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Slow Cooker Colombian Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Cinnamon, cloves, apricots and sweet potatoes create the tasty twist to a homey beef stew.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 6 hours 30 min
Makes: 6 servings

(6 ratings)

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1	lb boneless beef chuck
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon pepper
1 1/2	teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
3	cups 1-inch pieces peeled sweet potatoes
2	teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2	whole cloves
1	dried bay leaf
1	stick cinnamon
1	large onion, cut into eighths
1	can (28 oz) Progresso® whole peeled tomatoes with basil (Italian style), undrained
8	dried apricots, cut in half
	Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Serve with...

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Total Time: 1 hour 20 min

1.	Remove excess fat from beef. Cut beef into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown.
2.	In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix beef and remaining ingredients except apricots and parsley. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until beef is tender.
3.	Stir in apricots. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes or until apricots are softened. Discard cloves, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Sprinkle stew with parsley.

Time Saver

Purchase already cut-up beef stew meat instead of the boneless beef chuck.

Serve With

Enjoy this chunky Colombian-inspired stew over cooked couscous.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 270 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 3g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 440mg; Total Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 18g Percent Daily Value*: Iron 18% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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