French Beef Stew

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 9 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 11, 2022

When it comes to this thick down-home stew, Iola Egle lets her slow cooker do the work. "Then I simply toss together a green salad and dinner is ready," she pens from Bella Vista, Arkansas.

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French Beef Stew

Yield:10 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:9 hours

Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. Place the potatoes in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with the beef, carrots, onions and celery. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over the vegetables.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
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