Slow cooking ensures that the meat, apples and sweet potatoes become tender. Browning the beef first and toasting the cumin seed add complex flavor to this hearty dish, while apples, allspice, and thyme complement the flavor.

Makes 8 (1-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 255
Sodium: 405mg
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Cholesterol: 62mg
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g

Slow Cooker Winter Spiced Beef and Apple Stew

• Low Calorie  • Low Fat

Ingredients

4 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cumin Seed
1 1/2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon oil
1 3/4 cups Kitchen Basics® Original Beef Stock
1 can (6 ounces) frozen apple juice concentrate, undiluted
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Allspice, Ground
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium firm red cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

Directions

1. Heat small skillet on medium heat. Add cumin seed; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until fragrant. Immediately pour out of hot pan to avoid over-toasting. Set aside.

2. Coat meat with flour. Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add meat in batches; cook 5 minutes or until browned. Place meat and remaining ingredients in slow cooker; toss to coat well. Cover.

3. Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Thicken with additional flour, if desired.

Tips

Slow Cooker Tip: For best results, do not remove cover during cooking.

To prepare on top of the stove: Place browned beef, beef stock, apple juice concentrate and seasonings, including toasted cumin seed, in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour. Stir in sweet potatoes and apples. Simmer, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes and apples are tender, stirring occasionally.

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