"I created this slow cooker recipe using convenience products to save time chopping vegetables and browning beef. Apple cider and cinnamon are the unique additions that give a down-home flavor to this oh-so-easy and economical stew. It also makes a rich, flavorful potluck dish for holiday gatherings or on busy school nights. —Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups frozen vegetables for stew (about 24 ounces), thawed
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1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
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1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
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1 tablespoon dried minced onion
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2 envelopes brown gravy mix
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2 tablespoons onion soup mix
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2 teaspoons steak seasoning
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
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1-1/4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
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1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 bay leaf
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1/3 cup cold water