Chicken Vegetable Stew, Slow Cooker Stew

Chicken Vegetable Stew

2-2 ½ lbs cut up chicken - skinned if desired

5 carrots – cut into ½-inch pieces

3 ribs celery – cut into ½-inch pieces 1 7 ounce can mushroom stems and pieces – undrained

1 15 ounce jar whole small onions – undrained – OR 1 medium onion, chopped

1 16 ounce bag frozen peas – rinsed with hot water

1 tsp salt

¾tsp dried thyme leaves

¾tsp paprika

½tsp rubbed sage

½tsp pepper

1½ cups water

1 6 ounce can tomato paste

2 10.5 ounce cans chicken broth

4 tbsp cornstarch

⅓cup water

Cooking Time: “LOW” = 8 to 10 hours “HIGH” = 5 to 6 hours

1.Place chicken parts, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions and peas in ceramic cooking vessel. In medium bowl combine salt, thyme, paprika, sage, pepper, water, tomato paste and broth. Pour over chicken mixture.

2.Place ceramic cooking vessel into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until chicken and vegetables are tender.

3.Remove chicken pieces and set aside to cool slightly. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Return meat to ceramic cooking vessel; stir to combine.

4.Set control to “HIGH.” Combine cornstarch and water; stir slowly into stew until thickened. Serves 6 to 8. Set at “LOW” for serving if desired.

Slow Cooker Stew

2–2½ lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1- inch pieces

1 medium onion – chopped

6 carrots – cut into ½-inch pieces

4 ribs celery – cut into ½-inch pieces 5 medium potatoes – cut into ½-inch pieces

1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes – undrained – diced

2 10.5 ounce cans beef broth

1 ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp dried parsley flakes

2 bay leaves

1 ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper

3 tbsp quick cooking tapioca

Cooking Time: “LOW” = 8 to 10 hours “HIGH” = 5 to 6 hours

1.Combine all ingredients in ceramic cooking vessel; stir to blend.

2.Place ceramic cooking vessel into the heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serves 6 to 8. Set at “LOW” for serving if desired.

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