Barbecue Beef Stew

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A totaly different take on beef stew but this is so good you will have them asking for more if they like bbq.cooking time also depends on your crockpot.

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Steps

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In skillet brown meat in hot oil.

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Drain off fat.

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Place onion rings , green pepper and garlic in crockery cooker.

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Place meat atop.

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Sprinkle with salt and 1 / 8 teaspoon pepper.

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Add beef broth , undrained tomatoes , mushrooms and barbecue sauce.

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Stir to mix.

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Cover.

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Cook on low-heat setting for 8-10 hours.

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Turn cooker to high-heat setting.

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Blend 1 / 4 cup cold water slowly into cornstarch.

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Stir into stew.

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Cover and cook till thickened and bubbly , stirring occasionally.

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Serve over hot rice.

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Ingredients

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beef stew meat, cooking oil, onion, green pepper, garlic, salt, beef broth, tomatoes, mushroom stems and pieces, barbecue sauce, cornstarch, cooked rice