GRANNY'S FIVE HOUR BEEF STEW

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When my children were young and it was time to pick out our Christmas tree, we would go to the nearest tree farm to cut our own. We lived in a much colder climate at that time, so it was usually a very cold and snowy morning. I would put this stew in the slow cooker and by the time we got home and got the tree up and decorated,...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Beef

Time 5h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds stew beef
2-14.5 ounce cans stewed diced tomatoes
1 box frozen peas
6 whole carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium or 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons minute tapioca
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
generous grinding of black pepper
2 bay leaves
2 ounces red wine or beef broth
OPTIONAL SPICES:
pinch of thyme, marjoram and rosemary

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients into a slow cooker and cover tightly. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occassionally. If stew seems too thick or dry, you may add a little more beef broth.
  • 2. Alternate directions: Put all ingredients into a deep casserole dish and cover tightly. Bake at 225 degrees for 5 hours.
  • 3. Serve hot with rolls, cornbread or biscuits. You may also serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

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