Monday, August 6, 2012

Beef Stew with Sun-dried Tomatoes



Description
This hearty beef stew has an extra dimension of flavour with tasty sun-dried tomatoes. Cook this in your crock-pot all day and enjoy a warm, delicious meal as an end to a chilly fall or winter day.
Serves: 6
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 9 hr

Ingredients
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, not oil-packed
1 1/2 pound beef stew meat
12 new potatoes, (1 1/2 pounds)
1 onion, in 8 wedges
8 ounce bag baby-cut carrots, (about 30)
2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions
1. Rehydrate tomatoes as directed on package; drain and coarsely chop. Mix tomatoes and remaining ingredients except 1/4 cup water and the flour in 3 1/2 to 4 quart Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8-9 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender.
2. Mix 1/4 cup water and the flour; gradually stir into beef mixture.
3. Cover and cook on High heat setting 10-15 minutes longer or until slightly thickened. Remove bay leaf.

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