Rustic Slow Cooker Stew Recipe

Season the beef with salt and pepper and place in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly brown and drain.

In a slow cooker mix the beef broth condensed beef consomme wine water mustard and thyme. Place beef into the liquid and stir in the potatoes carrots and onions.

Cover and cook 6 hours on Low or 4 hours on High. If you prefer a thick stew mix the cornstarch and water together and stir into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Stir occasionally until thickened.