Ingredients
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1 lb stewing beef, trim, bite size
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1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, sliced
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3 potatoes, peeled, diced
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2 carrots, peeled, pennied
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3 peppercorns
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1 bay leaf
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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1 small onion, diced
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4 cups water
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salt and pepper
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1/2 teaspoon thyme
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1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
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2 beef bouillon cubes
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2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
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1 garlic clove, crushed
Instructions
- Place all except frozen vegetables in crock pot.
- Turn on low and cover, cooking for 6 hours.
- One half hour before serving, turn up to high, add frozen veggies, stir and cover.
- NOTES: If you are in a hurry you can do this in 3 1/2 hours on high heat.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- You can add 1/2 cup of red wine with the vegetables for a more robust flavor.