*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Italian Beef Stew

Recipe By     : West Bend Slow Cooking for Fast Meals
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2   lb           Beef stew meat -- cut into 1"
                        - cubes
   4                    Carrots -- cut into 1/2"
                        - pieces
   1       lg           Onion -- thinly sliced and
                        - separated into rings
   28      oz           Can whole tomatoes -- cut up
   2       c            Water
   1       ts           Salt
   1 1/2   ts           Italian seasoning
   2       ts           Instant beef bouillon
   1       c            Uncooked mastaccioli or
                        - other macaroni

  Brown meat in slow cooker on top of range or skillet on medium
  heat. Transfer pot to base or meat to slow cooker. Add remaining
  ingredients except pasta to cooking pot. Stir to combine. Cover and
  cook at Setting #3 for West Bend or low in others for 7 - 9 hours
  OR at #5 or high for 3 - 4 hours. Increase heat to high (#5). Add
  pasta and stir to blend. Cover and continue cooking for 30 minutes
  until pasta is done.
 

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