The Sewing Mom

I think I’m going to make a beef stew for dinner tonight.  We’re experiencing our coolest day so far this Fall, high of 68, and it just feels like stew weather to me.  This is a recipe I have for the crockpot:

1 c. sun-dried tomatoes

1 1/2 lbs. beef stew meat

1 1/2 lbs. medium new potatoes (about 12), cut in half

1 bag baby-cut carrots

2 c. water

1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

1 bay leaf

1/4 c. cold water

2 T flour

Soak tomatoes in water, drain and chop.  Mix tomatoes and remaining ingredients (except for 1/4 c. water and the flour) in slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8-9 hours  (high heat 3-5 hours) or until beef and vegetables are tender.

Mix 1/4 c. water with flour and gradually stir into beef mixture.  Cover and cook on high heat 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened.  Remove the bay leaf before serving.  I like to serve this over rice.

Enjoy!