* Exported from MasterCook II * Stew Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Keeper Soups/Stews/Chili Meat Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 pounds beef -- cubed 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 each carrot -- sliced 4 stalks celery -- sliced 1 each onion -- sliced 16 small new potatoes -- halved 8 ounces mushroom -- sliced 20 ounces frozen vegetables (ie. peas, gn. beans) 1 can condensed beef broth 1 cup dry red wine 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup water Place beef cubes in corck-pot. Combine 1/3 cup flour with the salt and pepper; toss with beef to coat thoroughly. Add all vegetables to crockpot and mix well. Combine broth, wine, sugar and Kitchen Bouquet. Pour over meat and vegetables; stir carefully. Stir well. Cover and cook on LOW for 10-14 hours (on High setting for 7 hours) One hour before serving, turn to High setting. Make a smooth paste of 1/4 cup flour and the water; stir into crockpot. Cover and cook until thickened. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : If you want better color, save some of the frozen vegetables to add during last hour.