Preparation info
  • Makes:

    10–12

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      4 hr 30

Appears in
Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook: 1400 Best Slow Cooker Recipes

By Phyllis Pellman Good

Published 2008

  • About

Ilene Bontrager Arlington, KS • Deb Unternahrer Wayland, IA

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. coarsely ground chuck, browned and drained
  • 5 cups water
  • 1

Method

  1. Combine chuck, water, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, beef granules, and pepper in slow cooker.
  2. Cover. Cook on Low 8–12 hours, or on High 4–6 hours.
  3. One hour before serving, turn to High. Make a paste of melted butter and flour. Stir until smooth. Pour into slow cooker and stir until well blended. Add salt.
  4. Cover. Continu