Ingredients
3 lb cubed stew beef
1 1/2 cup sliced onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 cup ketchup
3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp dry mustard
1 tbsp paprika
1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
2 cup water
2 tbsp cornstarch
Directions
Mix all ingredients, except cornstarch, in crockpot. Cover and cook
on low for 8 hours. Turn crockpot to high and stir in mixture of 2
tablespoons cornstarch and 1/2 cup water. Cook until thickened, about
15 to 20 minutes.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Beef; Crock Pot; Crockpot; Meat; Stew
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