SLOW-COOKER OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Slow-Cooker Old-Fashioned Beef Stew image

Just because you're short on time doesn't mean dinner won't be anything less that fabulous tonight. Take just 20 minutes to prep the ingredients in the morning, and you can come home to a slow cooker beef stew that tastes like you've been working in the kitchen all day.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 9h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces if needed
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (2 cups)
3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
3 cups vegetable juice
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides.
Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix browned beef and remaining ingredients.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g