Homemade Beef Stew

Ingredients

Courtesy of Paula Davis 

Start-to-finish: 2 hours, 15 minutes (15 minutes active) 

Serves 8-10 

1 tablespoon canola oil 

1 pound stew meat, cubed and browned in oil 

8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced 

2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce 

3 cups water 

1 tablespoon onion salt 

1 pound hamburger meat, browned and drained 

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except hamburger meat together and bring to low boil. Simmer on low for 1½ to 2 hours or 6-8 hours in a slow cooker. Add water while cooking if necessary. 

Just before serving, cook hamburger meat and add to stew.