Slow Cooker Artichoke Beef Stew

1/3 C all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 lbs lean beef, cut into 1" cubes (I used london broil)
2-3 TBS vegetable oil
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed beef consomme, undiluted
2 med. onions, halved and sliced
1 C low sodium beef broth (can sub red wine)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (6.5 oz) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
20 small, fresh mushrooms, halved

~In a shallow bowl or plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper
~Add beef and toss to coat
~In a skillet, brown beef in oil
~Transfer beef to slow cooker using a slotted spoon
~Gradually add consomme to the skillet, bring to a boil and stir to loosen brown bits
~Stir in onions, broth and garlic (can add 1/2 tsp dill weed if desired)
~Pour over beef
~Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours (until meat is tender)
~Stir in artichokes and mushrooms and cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through

~Serve over dumplings or egg noodles (not included)




Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FRECKS96.