Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 500g cubed beef stew meat
• 1 can beef broth
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions:

• Coat inside of Crockpot™ slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Combine beef, broth, potatoes, onion, bacon, thyme, salt and pepper in Crockpot™ slow cooker; stir to blend.
• Cover; cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender. Remove beef and vegetables to serving bowl using slotted spoon. Cover and keep warm.
• Stir water into cornstarch in small bowl until smooth; whisk into Crockpot™ slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce evenly over beef and vegetables.