*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    OLD-FASHIONED VEGETABLE-BEEF STEW

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Soups
                Meats                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   lb           Beef stew meat
   2       tb           Cooking oil
   2       c            Potatoes -- cubed
   1       c            Carrots -- in 1" pieces
   1       md           Onion -- cut into thin wedges
     1/2   c            Celery -- sliced
   1       pk           Green beans -- frozen (9oz)
   3       tb           Tapioca -- quick-cooking
   1       tb           Beef bouillon granules
   2       ts           Worcestershire sauce
     3/4   ts           Thyme -- dry & crushed
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/4   ts           Pepper
  16       oz           Tomatoes -- canned, cut up
   1 1/2   c            Water

  Cut meat into 1/2" cubes.  In a large skillet brown
  meat, half at a time, in hot oil.  Drain well.
  In crockpot, combine potatoes, carrots, onion, and
  celery.  Add frozen beans, tapioca, bouillon,
  worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir in
  browned meat, undrained tomatoes, and water. Cover;
  cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or on
  high-heat setting for 5-6 hours.
 


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