SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE BEEF STEW

Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Stew image

Here is a variation of a beef stew that I came across. With sweet flavor from apricots and squash, we think it has South American or Cuban flair. The addition of corn makes it even more hearty. -Ruth Rodriguez of Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
6 dried apricots or peaches, quartered
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the broth, tomatoes, squash, corn, apricots, carrot, oregano, salt and pepper. , Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until vegetables and meat are tender., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.