Easy Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

By jenncrose

Ingredients

• 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 1 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-1/4-inch cubes
• 1 lb. small red potatoes (about 8), cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 large carrots, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

MIXfirst 4 ingredients in slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients except flour and water; toss to coat. Cover with lid. Cook onLOW8 to 9 hours (or onHIGH4 to 5 hours).

TRANSFERmeat and vegetables to serving bowl with slotted spoon; cover to keep warm.

MIXflour and water until well blended. Whisk into juices in slow cooker; cover. Cook onHIGH15 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened; spoon over meat and vegetables.