Crock Pot Beef Stew With Bacon and Sweet Potatoes

Throw it in the Crock-Pot and come home to a delicious meal. Bring out the crusty bread for this stew.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2  medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 4  slices bacon, diced
• 1  large onion, sliced thick
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1  pinch black pepper
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 2  tablespoons water

Directions

1. coat crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
2. place all ingredients (except water and cornstarch) in crock pot.
3. mix well.
4. cook on low 7 to 8 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours.
5. 15 minutes before serving, mix water and cornstarch.
6. pour into crock pot.
7. cover and cook until broth thickens.