Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Busy Day Beef Stew

2 lbs. stew meat, cubed
2 medium onions, diced
1 c. chopped celery
2 c. sliced carrots
4 medium potatoes, diced
2 1/2 T. quick cooking tapioca
1 T. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
10 3/4 oz. can tomato soup
1 1/2 soup cans of water

Layer meat and vegetables in slow cooker. Sprinkle with tapioca, sugar, salt, and pepper. Combine the soup and water and pour into slow cooker. Do not stir. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.

This stew is easy and it makes the house smell so good. It is perfect for this time of year, when the weather is still brisk. It is best with corn bread. It is one of my favorite meals. The kids complain about eating it, but they still do. They love the cornbread. I got this recipe out of the "Fix-it and Forget-It Cookbook" by Dawn J. Ranck and Phyllis Pellman Good. I enjoy this cookbook, so I recommend buying it.

Tomorrow Oprah is having on some famous chefs. I believe that they will be showing cheap meals and the things that you should get at the grocery store. If you can't be home to watch it - try to record it. I am sure they will have some great tips for you.

Happy cooking!

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