Slow Cooked Greek-Style Beef Stew

Slow-cooking this stew gives you mouthwatering beef and tender vegetables.  But what makes it Greek-style?  It's the addition of just the right amount of bay leaf, cinnamon and cloves.

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Cooking Directions

  • Place the beef, onions and carrots into a 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with the flour and toss to coat. 
  • Stir the broth, vegetable juice and brown sugar in a medium bowl until the mixture is smooth. Pour the broth mixture over the beef and vegetables. Submerge the Bouquet Garni into the broth mixture.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or until the beef is fork-tender. Remove the Bouquet Garni. Serve the beef mixture over the noodles.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless beef bottom round (rump) roast or chuck pot roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen whole small white onion
  • 1 bag (16 ounces) fresh or frozen baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups Swanson® Beef Broth
  • 5.5 ounces can V8® 100% Vegetable Juice
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 6 cups medium egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 1 cheesecloth
  • 0.5 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf