Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds lean stew beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce (4 ounces canned)
  • 4 medium red potatoes, cut in cubes
  • 2 medium onions, sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 2 cans (about 15 ounces each) cut canned string beans, drained
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instruction

  • Ideal slow cooker size: 6-Quart.
  • Season the beef with salt and pepper, then toss with the flour to coat the meat.
  • Grease the crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the beef in the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, potatoes, onions, carrots, corn, green beans, garlic and thyme.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, or until the beef and vegetables are fork-tender.
  • Stir in chopped fresh parsley.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary.