BEER AND SMOKED SAUSAGE STEW

Beer and Smoked Sausage Stew image

Cold weather means it's time for hearty, comforting meals. This slow-cooker stew is perfect for keeping warm on even the coldest nights, and the meal is ready when you are. Feel free to add corn, peas, green beans or other veggies -Jesi Allen, Gastonia, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, cubed
2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 bottles (12 ounces each) beer
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons butter, cubed

Steps:

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Dot with butter. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 8-10 hours. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 979mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.