*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Hearty Beef Ragout

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      pounds        Boneless beef chuck
                        -- (cut in 1 inch
   1      pieces        )
     1/3  cup           Flour
   2      teaspoons     Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Pepper
   8      ounces        Precooked sausage links -- cut
                        Into 1 inch pieces
   2      cups          Leeks -- chopped
   3      Stalks        celery -- cut up
   3                    Potatoes -- peel/cube
  16      ounces        Whole tomatoes -- canned
   1      teaspoon      Oregano
   2      Cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/2  cup           Beef broth
   1      teaspoon      Kitchen bouquet
   2      tablespoons   Flour
   3      tablespoons   Water

  Wipe beef well.  Combine 1/3 cup flour with salt and pepper. Toss beef 
cubes with flour mixture to coat thoroughly; place in crockpot. Add 
remaining ingredients except 2 T. flour and the water in order listed; 
stir well.    Cover and cook on low setting for  7 to 12 hours. One hour 
before serving, turn to high setting. Make a smooth paste of 2 T. flour 
and the water; stir into crockpot, mixing well. Cover and cook  until 
thickened.
 




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