SATISFYING BEEF STEW

Satisfying Beef Stew image

This beef stew is so hearty and tastes even better the next day-if there are leftovers! It goes great with cornbread or any crusty loaf. -Abbey Mueller, Enid, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds beef stew meat
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water, divided
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground cloves
2 bay leaves
3/4 pound potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cubed
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 cups frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 6 ounces), thawed
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown beef in batches. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., In same pan, cook and stir onion until lightly browned. Add to beef. In a small bowl, mix flour and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add to slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients and water., Cook, covered, on low until meat and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges