Friday, November 9, 2012

Sweet Potato Beef Stew

This is a great Beef Stew, slow cooked and tender beef, tons of flavor and the added goodness of sweet potatoes.This is definaely a family favorite, great for parties. After the meat is cooked, you can finish on the stove or in the Croc Pot! Enjoy!






Ingredient List
1 lb cubed stew beef or chicken
1 quart chicken or beef  stock
2 large sweet potatoes
2 cups baby carrots
2 cups celery
1 cup mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 cups water
1 packet stew seasoning
1/8 cup flour
salt and pepper

Coat the beef cubes in flour and brown in a large pot, salt and pepper.  Add quart of stock and simmer on medium low for 1 hour. Add chopped sweet potato, carrots and onions, cook for 30 more minutes.  Add all remaining ingredients-celery, mushrooms, seasoning packet and water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 more minutes.  If using a Croc Pot, cook all ingredients on high for 5 hours.