Portland Crock Pot Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew has been around since crock pots came into common use, and it’s still a winner. Why? Because like many crock pot recipes, it easy and stick-to-the-ribs delicious. Put it together in 15 minutes and leave to simmer all day. Can also be baked in the oven.

​Servings: 8     Serving size: 1½ cups     Preparation time: 20-30 minutes  ​Cooking time: 6-9 hours

Ingredients ​2 pounds chuck steak, cut bite-size              ½ cup thin sliced onion 1 medium raw potato with skin, sliced        2, 14.5 ounce cans cut green beans              ¼ cup unbleached flour                                  ¼ teaspoon pepper 

2 cups sliced carrots 

10.75 ounces condensed tomato soup 

½ teaspoon salt lite

2 pieces bay leaf

Directions 1. Spray crock pot or casserole dish with non-stick spray. 2. Combine flour, salt and pepper in bottom of pot. Stir, add meat and stir again. 3. Add layer of onions, bay leaves, potato, carrots and beans. Spread soup on top. 4. Cover and bake for 5 to 8 hours in 250 degree oven or on low for 8 hours in crock pot.

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