Colonial Hot Pot

s'kat's Note:

Great, slow-cooked meal that warms the soul on a cold winter's eve.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 50 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 lbs chuck steaks , cubed (or use lean stewing beef)
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon
• ¼ cup parsley , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 4 potatoes , pared and sliced
• 8 medium onions , peeled and quartered
• 1 acorn squash , split and seed (peeled if desired)
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Trim all excess fat from beef.
2. Shake cubes, divide up and do 1/2 at a time or less, with flour in a plastic bag to coat well.
3. Combine tomato juice and instant beef broth in a small saucepan; heat just to boiling; remove from heat.
4. Combine parsley, garlic, salt and pepper in a cup.
5. Layer vegetables and meat into a slow cooker this way; Half of each of potatoes, onions and beef, sprinkling each layer lightly with seasoning mixture.
6. Repeat with remaining potatoes, onions, beef and seasonings.
7. Cut each squash half into 6 slices; pare; arrange on top.
8. Pour hot tomato juice mixture over; dot with butter, cover.
9. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Reviews

[Aroostook]

s'kat, Loved this recipe! I was in a hurry so initially used a pressure cooker in place of a crockpot to cook the meat then added the veggies and simmered. I usually don't serve squash with beef but this was excellent. The tomato sauce was just right!! Thanks for posting. Barb

[ratherbeswimmin']

S'kat, this was so heartwarming and delicious. Your description was right on target. Well seasoned, hearty, easy, and loved the acorn squash. Thanks for posting.