Crock Pot Recipe 9

Classic Beef Stew


This is an easy to prepare recipe.



 It is a flavorful classic.



This recipe provides 6 servings (serving size: approx. 1 3/4 cups)




Ingredients:

1) 2 tablespoons uncooked granulated tapioca
2) 1 tablespoon sugar
3) 1 tablespoon garlic powder
4) 1/4 teaspoon salt
5) 3 (5.5-ounce) cans tomato juice
6) 4 cups chopped onion
7) 3 1/2 cups chopped celery
8) 3 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot
9) 2 (8-ounce) packages pre-sliced mushrooms
10) 2 pounds beef stew meat
11) Chopped fresh parsley (optional)



Directions:

*Use a blender to dissolve the tapioca completely.*


1) Place tapioca, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and tomato juice in a blender; process until smooth.


2) Combine onion, celery, carrot, mushrooms, and beef in crock pot; add juice mixture, stirring well. Cover and cook on high for 4.5 hours, until beef is tender. Sprinkle with parsley is desired.






Nutritional value per serving:


Calories: 360
Fat: 12 grams
Protein: 33 grams
Carbs: 28 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Sodium: 520
Calcium: 90 mg