Apple Cider Beef Stew

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Recipe from best of taste of home 2009

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Steps

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Place the first four ingredients in a 5-qt slow cooker.

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In a large , resealable plastic bag , combine the gravy mix , soup mix , steak seasoning , and cinnamon.

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Add beef , a few pieces at a time , and shake to coat.

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Add to slow cooker.

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Combine the broth , cider and tomato sauce.

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Pour over beef.

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Add bay leaf.

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Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.

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Combine cornstarch and water until smooth.

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Stir into stew.

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Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened.

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Discard bay leaf.

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Ingredients

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vegetables, sliced water chestnuts, sliced mushrooms, dried onion flakes, brown gravy mix, onion soup mix, steak seasoning, ground cinnamon, beef stew meat, beef broth, apple cider, unsweetened apple juice, tomato sauce, bay leaf, cornstarch, cold water