Crockpot Sweet 'n' Snappy Beef Stew

Time

prep 0:15       total 8:00

Yield

8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

2 lbs. lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 carrots, sliced thin
2 md. parsnips, sliced thin
1 md. onion, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced thin
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca (I use a little more if necessary)
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger or
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

In a 3 1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker place meat, carrots, parsnips, onion, and celery. Sprinkle tapioca, ginger, salt, and pepper over mixture. Add undrained tomatoes, vinegar, and molasses.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on High heat setting for 4 to 4 1/2 hours until vegetables are soft. Stir in raisins; cover and continue cooking for 30 minutes more.

Author's Comments

Ginger, molasses, and raisins provide pleasant sweetness to this savoury stew. Serve the stew with a salad of mixed greens, grapes, and toasted walnuts.


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