Five-Spice Beef Stew

Dinner at the Cobbs tonight is Five Spice Beef Stew by Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes.

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch pieces), 1 pound baby carrots, 2 cans (14 oz. each) diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, 3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth, 1 tablespoon five-spice power (McCormick), salt and black pepper, Hot Mashed potatoes.

Directions:

1.  In a 4-5 quart slow cooker, sir together beef stew meat, carrots, undrained tomatoes, beef broth, and five-spice powder until thoroughly combined.

2.  Cover and cook on LOW heat setting for 8-10 hours.  Season with salt and pepper.

3.  Serve with mashed potatoes.