Here's how I do it. I have a smaller crock pot, so adjust amounts based on what you have. This makes about four servings.
I use:
- 1 package of lean stew beef, cut into smaller bits and trimmed of any visible fat
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 red potatoes, cubed or quartered, depending on size
- 1/2 butternut squash, cubed or a package of already cubed squash.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, to taste, whole or chopped
- Carrots to taste...really, any other veggies you like. Sometimes, I use chopped, peeled parsnips as well.
- 1 can of baby peas, if you like them
- 1 can of beef broth or its equivalent in beef stock
- 1 can of fat free or low fat cream of mushroom soup
- Salt and pepper to taste
That's it. If you like a thick broth, coat the beef in flour before you put it in the crock pot. The starch from the veggies will thicken it a bit, especially if you have leftovers.
I put everything in the crock pot, put it on low and let it go. It's ready when I get home (6-8 hours later). It is delicious and so easy.
Enjoy!
That sounds delicious and filling with all those veggies! Yum!
ReplyDeleteHi Kerry,
DeleteIt is and I like it because it tastes like my grandmother's beef stew, minus the fat in the gravy-like sauce she used to make. It's a win-win. :-)