Crockpot Beef Stew & Apples PointsPlus+ = 6

Ingredients:

4 tsp cumin seed
1-1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tbsp flour
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1-3/4 cups beef stock
1 (6 oz) can frozen apple juice concentrate, undiluted
1-1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 medium red cooking apples, peeled, cored and cut
into 1-1/2-inch chunks

Directions:

1. Heat small skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seed; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until
fragrant. Immediately pour out of hot pan to avoid over-toasting. Set aside.

2. Coat meat with flour. Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven on medium-high heat.
Add meat in batches; cook 5 minutes or until browned. Place meat and remaining ingredients
in slow cooker; toss to coat well. Cover.

3. Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Thicken with additional flour, if desired.

Yield: 8 Servings
Serving Size: 1 Cup per serving

Weight Watchers PointsPlus+ = 6

Nutrition Information:
Calories 255, Carbs 26g, Cholesterol 62mg, Sodium 405mg, Fat 7g, Fiber 3g, Protein 22g