BEEF STEW PROVENCAL

Beef Stew Provencal image

When I was young, my favorite food to order in a restaurant was beef stew. My mother and I decided to create our own and experimented with different ingredients until we came up with this recipe. Everyone liked this slow cooker version so much that now it's a tradition every time the whole family is together. -Chelsey Larsen, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 medium carrots, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup beef broth
1 jar (7 ounces) julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2-1/2 pounds), cut into 2-inch cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Hot cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes

Steps:

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the beef, flour, salt and pepper; toss to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil in batches. Transfer to slow cooker., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 43g protein.