Slow Cooker Beef with Apples & Sweet Potatoes - Hearty & Flavorful Recipe

Beef with Apples & Sweet Potatoes

Cook Time 8 to 9 hours
Prep Time 20 minutes

YIELD Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 boneless beef chuck shoulder roast (2 pounds) 1 can (40 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained 2 small onions, sliced 2 apples, cored and sliced 1/2 cup beef broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons cold water

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

1. Trim and discard fat from beef. Cut beef into 2-inch pieces. Place beef, sweet potatoes, onions, apples, beef broth, garlic, salt, 1/2 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in 4-quart slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours.
2. Transfer beef, sweet potatoes and apples to platter; keep warm. Let liquid stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim off and discard fat.
3. Stir together cornstarch, remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cinnamon and water until smooth; stir into cooking liquid. Cook 15 minutes on HIGH or until juices are thickened. Serve sauce with beef, sweet potatoes and apples.

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