Lisa Food Blog

Thanks for joining me on another Wednesday food blog post.

If you follow along you know that I love my slow cooker -as a busy Mom it’s a life saver. Just fix it in the morning and by dinner time it’s ready. Here’s a family favorite :

• 1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon kitchen bouquet (browning sauce)
• Minced fresh thyme

• Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables.
• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.