Best Ever Beef Stew

I have not tried this recipe. I got it from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Beef bouillon can be used for the beef stock. Worcestershire sauce can be used for the salt.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  onion, sliced
• 2  carrots, sliced
• 2  large potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1⁄2  rutabaga, peeled and diced
• 1  cup  cut green beans
• 1  lb beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 3  cups  beef stock
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 6  ounces tomato paste

Directions

1. Put all ingredients, except flour and tomato paste, into slow cooker; stir.
2. Cover and cook on low setting for 8-9 hours, until beef and potatoes are tender.
3. About 30 minutes before serving, transfer about 2 cups of broth into mixing bowl. Add flour and tomato paste and whisk until smooth. Stir mixture into the stew and cook for an additional 30 minutes.