Recipe: Hunt's Slow Cooker Beef Stew

HUNT'S SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
Makes: 6 servings (1 1/2 cups per serving)

The tomato paste instantly adds rich tomato flavor and thickens the stew!

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup baby carrots, (about 8 ounces)
2 cups sliced celery
1 pound red potatoes, scrubbed & cubed
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Hunt's Diced Tomatoes in Juice
1/4 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) Hunt's Tomato Paste

Place onions evenly over the bottom of 3-1/2 quart or larger slow cooker.

Add the following ingredients in this order: carrots, celery, potatoes, and beef. Sprinkle with thyme.

Pour diced tomatoes and water over the top of beef.

Cover; cook on low setting for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

Stir in tomato paste; cover. Cook 10 additional minutes.

Source: ConAgra Foods