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                            Colonial Hot Pot

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Stews

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      lb            Chuck steak -- cubed
    1/4  c             Flour
  2      c             Tomato juice
  2      ts            Instant beef broth
    1/4  c             Parlsey -- chopped
  2      cl            Garlic -- minced
  1      tb            Salt
    1/4  ts            Pepper
  4      md            Potatoes -- pare/slice
  8      sm            Onions -- quartered
  1                    Acorn squash --
                       - split and remove seeds
  2      tb            Margarine

 Trim all excess fat from beef. Shake cubes, part at a time, with
 flour in a plastic bag to coat well.

 Combine tomato juice and instant beef broth in a small saucepan;
 heat just to boiling; remove from heat.

 Combine parlsey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a cup.

 Layer vegetables and meat into a slow cooker this way; Half of each
 of potatoes, onions, and beef, sprinkling each layer lightly with
 seasoning mixture. Repeat with remaining potatoes, onions, beef,
 and seasonings.

 Cut each squash half into 6 slices; pare; arrange on top. Pour hot
 tomato juice mixture over; dot with butter or margarine, cover.

 Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, or until meat and
 vegetables are tender.


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