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Hearty Busy-Day Stew

Name: Hearty Busy-Day Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 h 30 min
Total time: 7 h 40 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

4 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 7-1/2 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022

When I was still living in Missouri, a friend gave me all of her family cookbooks. I got the idea for this easy stew from one of those books. Believe it or not, the taco seasoning adds just the right touch. —Kristen Hills, Layton, Utah

Hearty Busy-Day Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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 the 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.

Hearty Busy-Day Stew

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