SLOW COOKER BEEF VEGETABLE STEW

Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Stew image

Come home to warm comfort food! This vegetable beef stew is based on my mom's wonderful recipe, but I adjusted it for the slow cooker. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan to each bowl for a nice finishing touch. -Marcella West, Washburn, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon browning sauce, optional
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water
2 cups frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

Place the beef, potatoes, water, carrots, soup, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce if desired, bouillon granules, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high until thickened, 30 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges