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Vegetable Beef Stew Recipe

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Here is a variation of a beef stew that I came across. With sweet flavor from apricots and squash, we think it has South American or Cuban flair. The addition of corn makes it even more hearty. —Ruth Rodriguez of Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Vegetable Beef Stew Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

3/4 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
6 dried apricot or peach halves, quartered
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat in oil until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the broth, tomatoes, squash, corn, apricots, carrot, oregano, salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until vegetables and meat are tender.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until gravy is thickened. Stir in parsley. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 278 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 717 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Vegetable Beef Stew in Light & Tasty October/November 2003, p29

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Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2012 by btaylor123

This is so good! Savory but at the same time just a little sweet--and I always add more apricots--and the squash is delicious. Great with some crusty bread.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2012 by tamclark

This is absolutely the BEST beef stew I have ever eaten! Easy to make and just a wonderful flavor. I will definitely make this again and again!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by ekatiakarpova

I found throw this recipe that I don`t like butternut squash, it was so soft and had little bit sour taste. We had difficult time to eat this stew.

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by love_my_life

This was absolutely delicious- not only did it taste wonderful- it was beautiful too! I will make this again and again. Perfect for Fall!!! Instead of stew meat I used London Broil cut in small pieces.

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by love_my_life

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2011 by mamateach4

I love this Beef Stew Recipe. I have served it to guests and they enjoyed it and asked for the recipe!

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by angees

I liked this alot, and am making it again. Before I added the cornstarch, it was a delicious beef soup. The squash disguises itself as potatoes- no one could tell the difference!

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2010 by twinkle_toes

This is a nice change from the ordinary beef stew! It has a different flavour but very tasty! I think it must be the apricots that give it a slight fruity taste!