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.