When I was still living in Missouri, a friend gave me her family cookbooks. I got the idea for this easy stew from one of those books. The taco seasoning adds just the right touch. —Kristen Hills, Layton, Utah
Hearty Busy-Day Stew
Hearty Busy-Day Stew
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
7 hours 30 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
- 2-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots (about 12 ounces)
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Directions
- In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine first 10 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cook, covered, on high 30-45 minutes longer or until stew is slightly thickened.
Nutrition Facts
1-3/4 cups: 303 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 986mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
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