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    Hearty Mushroom & Beef Stew


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    Chrispy

    List of Ingredients




    1 pound boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
    1 can (14 ounces) beef broth
    1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
    8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
    2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
    1/2 cup water
    1 teaspoon Oregano Leaves
    1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    1/2 teaspoon Thyme Leaves
    1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    1 leaf Bay Leaves
    2 teaspoons Arrowroot
    4 teaspoons cold water
    3/4 cup quick-cooking rice
    1/4 cup dry red wine (optional)

    Recipe



    1. Heat medium-high heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven Sprayed with Pam**; add half of the meat. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until brown. Remove with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining meat and the onion. Return all meat to saucepan. Stir in beef broth, undrained tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, 1/2 cup water, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.

    2. In a small bowl stir together Arrowroot and 4 teaspoons cold water; add to tomato mixture along with rice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook and stir 4 minutes or until slightly thick and rice is tender. If desired, stir in wine and heat through. Discard bay leaf.

    Slow Cooker Method:. In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, stir together the beef, onion, broth, undrained tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, 1/2 cup water, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover; cook on low-heat setting 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Stir together Arrowroot and 4 teaspoons cold water. Stir into beef mixture along with rice. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Cover and cook 30 minutes more. If desired, stir in wine. Discard bay leaf.

    Serve this filling stew on a chilly winter evening. For added convenience, it can be prepared in a slow cooker

    Compatible with Body Type:
    Breakfast D-E
    Morning Snack D-E
    Lunch A-D-E
    Afternoon Snack D-E
    Dinner A-B-C-D-E
    Evening Snack

    This Recipe Contains: Protein C Vegetables A

 

 

 


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