Easy Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

By melanieroe

Side Dish: Biscuits, mashed potatoes

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 9 hr 30 min
Makes: 4 servings, about 1-2/3 cups each

Nutrition Information
Calories 420 Total fat 16 g Saturated fat 6 g Cholesterol 75 mg Sodium 780 mg Carbohydrate 43 g Dietary fiber 6 g Sugars 15 g Protein 25 g Vitamin A 310 %DV Vitamin C 25 %DV Calcium 8 %DV Iron 25 %DV

Ingredients

• 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 1 lb. boneless beef chuck for stew, cut into 1-1/4-inch cubes
• 1 lb. red potatoes, quartered
• 4 large carrots, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
• 1 large onion, cut into chunks
• 2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 3 Tbsp. water

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from kraftfoods.com

Preparation

Step 1

MIX broth, dressing, barbecue sauce and oregano in slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients except flour and water; toss to coat. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours (or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours).

TRANSFER meat and vegetables to serving bowl with slotted spoon; cover with foil. Set aside.

MIX flour and water until well blended. Stir into juices in slow cooker; cover. Cook on HIGH for 15 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened. Spoon over meat and vegetables.