Slow-Cooker Hearty Beef Stew

By nancyjcanzi

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 2 lb. boneless beef for stew, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
• 5 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into chunks
• 6 small red potatoes, quartered
• 3/4 cup Kraft Original BarBQ Sauce, divided
• 1 Tbsp. Maxwell House Instant Coffee Original Roast
• 2 cups frozen peas

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oil in nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat, in batches; cook until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Layer carrots, onions and potatoes in bottom of 5-qt. slow cooker; top with meat. Pour 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce over meat; sprinkle with coffee granules. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW for 7 to 8 hours (or on HIGH for 5 hours).

STIR in peas and remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; cover. Cook an additional 15 min. or until heated through.