Super-Simple Beef Stew

By luvmybuttonsnbows

PREP:
15 minutes
COOK:
Low 8 hours, High 4 hours; plus 10 minutes on High
MAKES:
4 servings
SLOW COOKER:
3 1/2- to 4-quart

Ingredients

• 12 ounces small red potatoes, quartered (about 2 cups)
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
• 1 small red onion, cut into wedges (1/3 cup)
• 1 pound beef stew meat
• 1 10 3/4-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram or thyme, crushed
• 1 9-ounce package frozen cut green beans, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker place potatoes, carrots, onion, meat, condensed soup, broth, and marjoram or thyme. Stir to combine.
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on high-heat 4 to 4 1/2 hours. If using low-heat setting, turn to high heat setting. Stir in thawed green beans. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more.