BEEF WITH APPLES & SWEET POTATOES

By CarolineNGa

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless beef chuck shoulder roast
• 1 (40 oz can) sweet potatoes, drained
• 2 small onions, sliced
• 2 apples, cored, sliced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 3/4 tsp. black pepper, divided
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. cold water

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from cooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Trim fat from beef and cut into 2-inch pieces. Place beef, sweet potatoes, onions, apples, beef broth, garlic, salt, 1/2 tsp. thyme, 1/2 tsp. pepper in slow cooker. Cover, cook on low for 8-9 hrs.

Transfer beef, sweet potatoes, and apples to platter, keep warm. Let liquid stand 5 minutes. Skim off fat.

In small bowl, combine cornstarch, remaining 1/2 tsp. thyme, 1/4 tsp. pepper, cinnamon, and water, stir into liquid in slow cooker.

Cook 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce with beef, potatoes, and apples.

A very warming, fulfilling dish.