Slow Cooker Caramelized Onion Beef Stew

 

2

tablespoons butter or margarine

4

cups halved and thinly sliced sweet onions (about 1 1/2 onions)

2

teaspoons sugar

2

teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 1/2

lb beef stew meat

1

cup Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

1

package (.87 oz) onion gravy mix

2

cups 1-inch pieces diagonally cut carrots

1

cup 1-inch pieces diagonally cut parsnips

1/2

cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen sweet peas

• 1 Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Cook onions and sugar in butter 30 to 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized. Stir in thyme and stew meat; place in slow cooker.
• 2 In medium bowl, mix broth and gravy mix; pour over meat mixture in slow cooker. Top with carrots and parsnips. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
• 3 Stir in peas. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until hot.