Ingredients
Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners
2
tablespoons butter or margarine
4
cups halved and thinly sliced sweet onions (about 1 1/2 onions)
2
teaspoons sugar
2
teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2
lb beef stew meat
1
cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1
package (.87 oz) onion gravy mix
2
cups 1-inch pieces diagonally cut carrots
1
cup 1-inch pieces diagonally cut parsnips
1/2
cup frozen sweet peas
Preparation
Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl.
In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Cook onions and sugar in butter 30 to 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized. Stir in thyme and stew meat; place in slow cooker.
In medium bowl, mix broth and gravy mix; pour over meat mixture in slow cooker. Top with carrots and parsnips. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
Stir in peas. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until hot.
