Provencal Beef Stew (in Crock Pot)

Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb lean stewing beef
• cooking spray, 1 spray
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato (rinsed)
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 place the beef in your crock pot, on high heat.
• 2 add onion, mushrooms and garlic to a 12" non-stick skillet and saute over medium high heat for 5 minutes, or until soft. stir occasionally. add to the crock pot.
• 3 add carrots.
• 4 place the beans in a blender or food processor, with the broth, and blend until pureed. add to the crock pot.
• 5 add all remaining ingredients.
• 6 cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours. garnish with fresh thyme.
• 7 i served this over spinach, but it would be nice in a big bowl with some lovely french bread!