Beef Stew

Who said meat & potatoes couldn't be spiced up?? Not me! The addition of horseradish gives this meal the "Zing" you're looking for. This meal can be made in the morning before work and be ready in time for dinner.

Slow cooking produces moist meat, it is ideal for older and/or less expensive cuts. Because an oven isn't used, the slow cooker proves to be economical.

There are so many possibilities with a recipe like this; add/remove vegetables to your own liking, or, change the ingredients around so you won't be bored with this meal. Whatever you decide, this slow cooked meal is sure to dazzle you with it's rich and juicy flavors!!

Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 4

Ingredients 4 large sized Idaho potatoes - washed & cut in half.

Preparation Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown roast (about 10 minutes), turning frequently until browned.

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 9 hours

Total Time: 9 hours 25 minutes

3 pound boneless beef chuck roast

1/4 cup of olive oil

2 cups of baby carrots

one large Vidalia onion - quartered

2 cups of frozen peas

1 stalk of celery - cut into 2 inch long pieces

2 tablespoons of salted butter - melted

1 tablespoons of fresh parsley leaves - chopped

3 cloves of garlic - minced

3/4 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoons of freshly cracked black pepper

4 ounces of prepared horseradish

1 cup of water

Place vegetables in crock pot. Place beef on top of vegetables.

Mix butter, parsley, garlic, salt, cracked black pepper, and horseradish with one cup of water. Pour water mixture over the beef in the Crockpot.

Cover slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until everything is tender, then serve.

Enjoy your meal!

Peter Alfieri is the host of the cooking show: Buon Appetito Providence, http://www.BuonAppetitoProvidence.com Pete cooks many different foods from several geographical areas; his specialty is Italian food which is also featured on the TV show. Be sure to check out other recipes on the show's website.

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