SAVORY STEWED BEEF (CROCKPOT)

SAVORY STEWED BEEF (CROCKPOT)


1 can condensed beef broth
1 can condensed French Onion Soup
1 (6-oz.) can mushrooms, drained
1 to 2 lbs. eye of round or other lean beef
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 to 2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cups coarsely chopped onion
3 cups cubed potatoes, about 3 medium
½ cup wine, red or blush (or use beef broth or apple juice)


Put broth and soup in a crockpot; add mushrooms, onion and potatoes. Turn crockpot on LOW while browning beef, Cut beef in ½-inch cubes. Combine flour, seasoning, salt, and pepper in a food storage bag; put beef in bag and toss thoroughly to coat well.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; brown stirring frequently, for 10-20 minutes or until beef is browned on all sides. Transfer beef to crockpot. Add ½ cup red or blush wine to the hot skillet. Put back over medium heat and simmer, stirring to loosen browned bits, until wine is reduced to a few tablespoons. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 8 to 10 hours.

Yield: 6 servings.