A great and extremely simple crockpot substitute for Beef Stew

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Title: Hearty Brown Stew

Categories: Main dish, Mcdougall, Vegetarian, Crockpot, Ok

Yield: 6 servings

-formatted by S.Grabowski

2 x Onions, sliced

2 x Celery, sliced

2 x Carrots, sliced

2 x Potatoes, chunked

1/2 c Mushrooms,quartered

3 x Garlic cloves, crushed

2 c Water

1/4 c Soy sauce

1/4 c Apple juice

1/2 ts Ginger, grated

1/2 ts Marjoram

1/2 ts Thyme

3 tb Corn starch

Combine all ingredients, except the cornstarch, in a large pot. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer about 1 1/2 hours until vegetables are tender. Mix the cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Slowly add to stew. Stir until thickened.

Helpful hints: This can also be made in a slow cooker. Follow above directions. Cook on high 6 hours or on low for 12. Add the cornstarch mixture just before serving and stir until thickened.

From The Mcdougall Plan