Stew Good to Be True

Serving Size  : 6     

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2             pounds  stewing beef -- trimmed of fat and
                        cut into 1-inch cubes
  3               cups  peeled -- cubed potatoes
  2               cups  chopped carrots
  1 1/2           cups  chopped onions
  2               cups  tomato sauce
  1                can  low-sodium -- (10 3/4 oz) low-fat
                        beef broth, undiluted
  2             cloves  garlic -- minced
  1         tablespoon  Dijon mustard
  1                     bay leaf
  1 1/4       teaspoon  dried marjoram and dried thyme
  1           teaspoon  sugar
     1/2      teaspoon  salt and black pepper
  1         tablespoon  cornstarch
     1/4           cup  chopped -- fresh parsley

1.  Combine all ingredients except cornstarch and parsley in a 3-quart 
(With two pkgs of stew vegtables you might need a larger pot. 
 Mine is a 5-quart oval) or larger slow cooker. 
 Cover and simmer on low setting for 9 hours. 
 Stir occasionally. 

2.  Combine cornstarch with an equal amount water and stir until lump free. 
 Add to stew and mix well.  Cook for 1 more hour. 
 Stir in parsley just before serving