Bachelor Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Revolution by America's Test Kitchen (p56)

This is very easy to put together. It's what you make when it's cold out and you know in advance you're going to have a long, hard, bad day. There's not a lot that can't be fixed by a warm bowl of beef stew.


				Soften in microwave, stirring twice, 5 min. Transfer to slow cooker.
	2	c	frozen chopped onions (or 2 onions, minced)
	3	t	tomato paste
	1	T	oil
	1 1/2	t	garlic powder (or 6 cloves, minced)
	1/2	t	dried thyme (or 2 t minced fresh)

				Stir in.
	1	c	low-sodium chicen broth, plus extra as needed
	1	c	beef broth
	8	oz	baby carrots
	1/4	c	soy sauce
	2	T	Minute tapioca
	2		bay leaves

				Season with salt and pepper. Nestle in.
	3	lbs	pre-cut stew beef	Season with salt and pepper. Nestle in.

	Low, 9-11 hrs, or high, 5-7 hrs.

	Rest and skim fat. Discard bay leaves.

				Microwave until thawed and warm, 5-7 min. Stir in.
	1	lbs	frozen roasted potatoes
	1	T	oil

				Stir in. Heat through, 5 min.
	1	c	frozen peas	Stir in. Heat through, 5 min.

				Adjust consistency.
			additional hot beef stock	Adjust consistency.