Tuscan Beef Stew - Cozy Meal Collection #6

I like beef stew but am not crazy about eating it as leftovers.  However, this was fantastic!  Not like your everyday beef stew.  This doesn't have the gravy.  Will eat the leftovers of this one!  Oh, and I forgot to add the cream cheese but it didn't make a difference for us.  We didn't use the artichoke hearts.  We also, didn't use stew meat but used stir fry strips.  This means you can change it up as well to meet your dietary needs or tastes.  Next time we make it, we plan on adding potatoes or carrots to replace the artichokes (also, to give it more color).


Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
3-4 Tbsp Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto Mix
14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained & cut in half
4.5 oz jar sliced mushrooms, drained
14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
1/2 c dry red wine (optional)
4 oz cream cheese, cubed

Serve tonight:  Combine first 5 ingredients and the wine, if desired, in a greased slow cooker.  Cover; cook on low 6-8 hours.  Add cream cheese; stir to combine.  Salt and pepper to taste.

Freeze for later:  Combine first 5 ingredients and the wine, if desired, in a gallon resealable freezer bag; freeze.  Thaw completely.  Prepare as directed above.

Makes 6 servings.  Serve with warm biscuits.

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