French Onion Beef Stew

By á-3360

Ingredients

• 8 sprigs fresh thyme, + 1 tsp leaves
• 1 14.5 oz. can chicken broth
• 1 C. apple juice
• 4 med. carrots, cut into 1/4" pieces
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 lb. lean beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1/2" pieces
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 Tbs. flour
• 4 thick slices country bread
• 4 oz. Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Tie sprigs with kitchedn twine and put them in slow cooker. Add chicken broth, apple juice, carrots an donions and mix to combine. Season beef with salt and pepper; sprinkle with flour. Add beef and rexcess flour to slow cooker. and mix to combine. Cook , covered on low 7-8 hours or 4-5 hours on high. When stew has 10 mins left to cook, place bread on a foil lined baking sheet. Sprinkle bread with cheese and tsp of thyme. Broil until cheese starts to brown. Serve with stew.