Crock Pot Sweet 'n' Snappy Beef Stew

Submitted by Olha7397

"Ginger, molasses, and raisins provide pleasant sweetness to this savoury stew. Serve the stew with a salad of mixed greens, grapes, and toasted walnuts."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 4 carrots, sliced thin
• 2 medium parsnips, sliced thin
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, sliced thin
• 1⁄4 cup quick-cooking tapioca (I use a little more if necessary)
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

directions

1. In a 3 1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker place meat, carrots, parsnips, onion, and celery.
2. Sprinkle tapioca, ginger, salt, and pepper over mixture.
3. Add undrained tomatoes, vinegar, and molasses.
4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on High heat setting for 4 to 4 1/2 hours until vegetables are soft.
5. Stir in raisins; cover and continue cooking for 30 minutes more.
6. 8 servings.
7. Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes.