Slow Cooker Stew

11/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Small onion – chopped

3 carrots – cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2ribs celery – cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3medium potatoes – cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 14½ ounce can whole tomatoes – undrained – cut up 1 10½ ounce cans beef broth

2 tsp worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp dried parsley flakes

1 bay leaf

¾tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper

1½ tbsp quick cooking tapioca

Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1.Combine all ingredients in cooking vessel, stir to blend.

2.Place 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 leaf before serving. Serves 4. Set at Keep Warm for serving if desired.

Beef Roast with Vegetables

2–21/2lbs beef roast

1 Small onion – quartered or sliced

4 carrots – cut into 1-inch pieces

4 medium potatoes – quartered and halved ½ cup water

salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Time: LO = 9 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1.If desired, brown roast in skillet over medium heat of range unit before placing into cooking vessel. Season as desired. Place vegetables around roast. Add water.

2.Place cooking vessel into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until meat and vegetables are tender. (Meat thermometer should read 170°F for well done). Remove roast and vegetables. Thicken juices with mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water if desired. Set control to HI and slowly stir mixture into juices until thickened. Serves 4.

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West Bend L5661A instruction manual Slow Cooker Stew, Beef Roast with Vegetables

L5661A specifications

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