SPICED BEEF AND APPLE STEW

This recipe is an old Kraft Foods/McCormick Seasonings Recipe which is why it calls for McCormick seasonings.  Normally I do not list ingredients by brand but since this is their recipe, used with permission, I will leave their name in the ingredients.  This is a great dish so I thought you would probably enjoy having the recipe.  The picture is theirs, too.

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® 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

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.

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.

Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. 

 

Thicken with additional flour, if desired.

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