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Vegetable Beef Stew

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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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by Shana 
This was incredibly easy, and thickened up nicely. But I found the flavor a bit sweet for my... MORE

 
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