The slightly spicy and sweet flavor of hoisin sauce adds a rich flavor to this stew. Using a slow cooker makes it easy to make ahead.
Preparation 20 min. Cooking 8 hrs.
Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon LAND O LAKES® Butter • 3/4 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic • 1 small (1 1/4 cups) sweet potato, cut into 3/4-inch pieces • 1 medium parsnip, peeled, sliced • 1/2 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes • 1 (14-ounce) can beef broth • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions:
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add beef and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until beef is browned (4 to 5 minutes); drain off fat.
Place browned beef and all remaining ingredients in slow cooker. Stir to mix well. Cover; cook on Low heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or until beef is tender.
TIP:Store leftover stew in resealable freezer containers or bags; freeze up to 3 months. To thaw, place in refrigerator for 24 hours. Reheat in microwave or over medium-low heat in 2 quart saucepan.
TIP:Parsnips are a root vegetable with a mild sweet flavor. They are commonly boiled and mashed like potatoes but in this entrée they add a sweet complement to the other vegetables in the stew. Nutritionally they contain a small amount of iron and vitamin C.
TIP: Hoisin sauce, traditionally used in oriental cooking, has a sweet and spicy flavor. This sauce can be found in the Asian section of the supermarket. An opened jar should be stored in the refrigerator.
Ingredient Substitution Index Yield: 4 (2-cup) servings
Nutrition Facts (1 serving)
Calories: 330 Fat: 10 g Cholesterol: 60 mg Sodium: 900 mg Carbohydrates: 39 g Dietary Fiber: 5 g Protein: 21 g
