5 Hour Stew

Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty stew is rich with tender meat, garden vegetables, and the savory depth of Garden Medley Dip Mix. With just one pot and minimal prep, it’s the perfect hands-off meal for cozy weekends or feeding a hungry crowd.

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Ingredients

• 1 packet Garden Medley Dip Mix, unprepared
• 3- to 5- lbs. stew meat (venison works well)
• 1/2 tsp. each of salt & pepper
• 4 Tbsp cornstarch, tapioca or all-purpose flour
• 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 medium-sized onions, peeled and cut into chunks
• canned vegetables, optional, any type
• 1 can (29 oz.) tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 cup burgundy or cooking wine, optional

Directions

1. Place meat in bottom of large oven-proof pot. Sprinkle meat with salt & pepper (and wine, if desired). Sprinkle meat with the cornstarch (or tapioca/flour).
2. Add potatoes, carrots, onions and whatever other vegetables you would like. (Canned whole green beans, canned sweet peas and whole mushrooms are a delicious addition.) Sprinkle Garden Medley Dip Mix over vegetables. Pour can of tomato sauce over all and sprinkle with sugar.
3. Cover and bake at 200° to 250° for 5 hours.

*The wine helps tenderize inexpensive cuts of meat and also adds flavor. Any alcohol cooks out.