Slow Cooker Pumpkin Beef Stew

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8 hours
Total time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2” pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon That’s Smart! Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon That’s Smart! Onion Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon That’s Smart! Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 3 cups That’s Smart! Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• 4 cups That’s Smart! Beef Broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
   

Method:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the beef in the flour.
   Working in batches, brown the beef on all sides and transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, mixed vegetables, beef broth
   and pumpkin puree to the slow cooker and mix to combine. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours
   or HIGH for 5-6 hours. Garnish with chopped parsley.