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After a few experiments with varying results, I've managed to cobble together a recipe for a slow-cooker beef stew I really like. It's called "nearly scratch" because I rely on some canned ingredients along with some fresh ones. I just made another batch of this tonight and have already devoured two bowls of the stuff.

If you want to give it a whirl, what you'll need is...

1.25 pounds (more or less) of stew beef, cubed
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium white onion, sliced
1 can (15oz.) diced potatoes, drained
1 can (10oz.) Ro-Tel Original Diced Tomato and Green Chilies
1 packet McCormick Beef Stew seasoning (slow cooker or regular)
2 cups warm water
4 cups beef broth
1/4 cup small form pasta (orzo, stars, etc.) (optional)

Slice carrots, onion and celery, add to slow cooker. Drain canned potatoes, add to slow cooker. Add dry pasta to slow cooker. Trim fat from the stew beef. Cube into bite-sized chunks, add to slow cooker. Pour tomato and chilies on meat. Add packet of seasoning to warm water, mix well, then pour into cooker. Finally, pour beef broth into cooker. I usually use a 32oz box of pre-made broth (any brand, it doesn't have to be Swanson's).

Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours. Stir stew before serving. Enjoy with some buttered dinner rolls.

Carrots will cook better if they're not thickly sliced. The pasta will completely break down and is used as a thickening agent for the broth. For a beefier taste, brown the stew beef before adding it to the slow cooker. If you can't find canned diced potatoes, dice two medium white potatoes. The Ro-Tel tomatoes and chilies will add a noticeable spicy kick to the stew. If you're not into or can't have spicy foods, replace it with a can of regular diced tomatoes. To help with cleanup afterwards, use a slow cooker liner (I never use my slow cooker without one).

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