Rustic Slow Cooker Stew recipe

12 servings

3 pounds beef stew meat

salt and pepper to taste

2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef consomme

2 cups Burgundy wine

1 cup water

1 teaspoon ground mustard seed

1 teaspoon dried thyme

5 red potatoes, cut into chunks

1/2 pound baby carrots

1/2 pound pearl onions, peeled

2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

1 tablespoon water (optional)

Season the beef with salt and pepper, and place in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook until evenly brown, and drain.

In a slow cooker, mix the beef broth, condensed beef consomme, wine, water, mustard, and thyme.

Place beef into the liquid, and stir in the potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Cover, and cook 6 hours on Low or 4 hours on High.

If you prefer a thick stew, mix the cornstarch and water together and stir into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

Stir occasionally until thickened.