CHILLY NIGHT BEEF STEW

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Hearty and comforting any time of the year, this healthy slow-cooked stew is one of our favorites. -Janine Talbot, Santaquin, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 9h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat
1/4 cup olive oil
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
4 celery ribs, sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) V8 juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., Brown beef in oil in batches in a large skillet. Transfer meat and drippings to a 6-qt slow cooker. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery. Combine the broth, juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, basil, paprika and remaining salt and pepper; pour over top., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.