Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (3 c.)
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces (2 c.)
  • 2 medium onions, cut into chunks
  • 1 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 18 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 c. red dry wine
  • 2 Tbsp. wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • In a 3 1/2-quart electric slow crockery cooker, place potatoes, carrots, onions and stew meat.
  • In medium bowl, combine tomato sauce, wine, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, cumin, garlic powder and pepper; stir in raisins, stick cinnamon, cloves and bay leaf.
  • Pour mixture over meat in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high heat setting for 5 to 6 hours, or on low for 10 to 12 hours, or until tender.
  • Remove stick cinnamon, bay leaf and cloves before serving.
  • Makes 5 or 6 servings.