Hearty Beef Stew

材料

• 1 tsp leaves italian herb blend
• 1 茶匙 garlic powder
• 2 汤匙/餐匙 olive oil
• 3 cubes beef bouillon
• 1 杯 green beans
• 3 根/条（梗部，中等大小的） （19厘米- 20厘米长） celery, sliced
• 3 个，中型的 mushrooms, chopped finely
• 1 杯，切片状 red onion
• 2 cups cubed butternut squash
• 1/2 can tomato paste
• 4 杯 （240毫升） water
• 2 盎司 baby carrots
• 1 lb stew beef

做法

1. Prepare all of the vegetables. Heat the water in a kettle, bring to boil.
2. In a medium pan, heat the oil on medium heat. Brown the stew meat, sprinkled with garlic, until browned. (Optional to add 1/4 cup of red cooking wine and let reduce 2 minutes.
3. In a slow-cooker, add hot water, bouillon cubes, meat, and all of the prepared vegetables.
4. Let cook for 6-8 hours in the slow-cooker.
5. Note: a variation for lower carbs is to omit carrots and replace with summer squash.