Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes -- Crock Pot

By myoung

Ingredients

• •1 1/2 pounds lean stew beef
• •3 tablespoons flour
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon pepper
• •1 large onion (or 2 medium), halved and cut in 1/4 inch slices
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •1 large sweet potato, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
• •1/2 cup beef stock (canned, or from bouillon or base)
• •1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• •1/2 to 1 cup frozen peas or green beans (thawed)
• •salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Toss stew beef with the flour and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet; brown beef and onion. Place sweet potato cubes in the Crock Pot; add beef and onions. Mix beef broth with cinnamon and pour over beef mixture. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Add peas or green beans during the last 15 to 20 minutes. Good with biscuits.
Serves 4.