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
