Slow Cooker Autumn Beef Stew

Yield:
8 servings

Preparation Time:
15 min; Cook Time: 8 hours

Ingredients:

  1. 12 small red potatoes, halved lengthwise
  2. 1 pound carrots, cut into 2- inch pieces
  3. 1 large onion, cut into wedges
  4. 2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1- inch pieces
  5. 1/3 cup butter
  6. 1 Tablespoon flour
  7. 1 cup water
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  10. 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  11. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  12. 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  14. Garnish:
  15. Fresh thyme sprigs
Directions:

Place potatoes, carrots and onion into a 5- quart slow cooker.

In a large skillet, brown beef in butter. Transfer beef to slow cooker with a slotted spoon.

Stir flour into the pan drippings until blended; cook and stir until browned. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add salt, parsley, celery seed, thyme and pepper; pour over beef.

Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Add fresh thyme sprigs to each bowl before serving.


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