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Vegetable Beef Stew

SUBMITTED BY: Ruth Rodriguez

"Here is a variation of a beef stew that I came across. With sweet flavor from apricots and squash, we think it has South American or Cuban flair. The addition of corn makes it even more hearty. --Ruth Rodriguez of Fort Myers Beach, Florida"

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	5 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN	5 Hrs 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

3/4 pound lean beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 1/2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
6 dried apricot or peach halves, quartered
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

In a nonstick skillet, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add the broth, tomatoes, squash, corn, apricots, carrot, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until vegetables and meat are tender.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until gravy is thickened. Stir in parsley.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 278 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 717 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by CharleyBrul

Tasty and hearty. It is more like a stoup than a stew or a soup. I added more than a couple... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by cincygal

I've made this stew several times, it's the best. I add a few more apricots because the flavor... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by mai_lanta

I made this recipe for my dad, he's a picky eater and doesn't much like beef that isn't... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by DANA405

This is a very hearty stew. The family loved it. However next time I will be doubling the... MORE