Beef Stew with Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipe
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1 1/2 pounds new potatoes (about 12) — cut in half
12 pearl onions, cut in half if large (or 1 med. onion cut into 8 wedges)
1 8 oz. pkg. baby cut carrots
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons flour
Rehydrate tomatoes as directed on package; drain and coarsely chop. Mix all ingredients, except 1/4 cup water and the flour, in a crockpot. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender. Mix water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Cover and cook on high setting for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove bay leaf.