Beef Stew in Rice Cooker
(from stellinamia’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/78360 (from RecipeThing user iGekkie)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Rice Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef, cut into cubes
- 2 t Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic crushed and minced
- 1/2 Onion, diced
- 2 Carrots, diced
- 3 Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 Bay leaf (optional)
- 2 cans Beef broth, 14oz each
- 10 -12 fresh green beans
- 2 stalks Celery diced
- 2 t Cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water – to make a slurry.
Directions
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Close lid of Rice cooker and turn to Cook – let the rice cooker heat up.
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Once heated, add olive oil and garlic, stir
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Add cubed beef, stir and cook the beef for a few minutes
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Add Onion and stir
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Add carrots & potatoes, salt and pepper, beef broth, stir and close the lid of the rice cooker. Cook for about 20 – 30 minutes – until beef and potatoes are tender.
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Add green beans and celery – close lid and cook an additional 10 minutes.
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Add cornstarch slurry and stir well – sauce should thicken quickly.
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Reduce heat to warm setting – close lid and keep warm until ready to serve.