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                           Hearty Beef Ragout

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3      pounds        Boneless beef chuck
                       -- (cut in 1 inch
  1      pieces        )
    1/3  cup           Flour
  2      teaspoons     Salt
    1/4  teaspoon      Pepper
  8      ounces        Precooked sausage links -- cut
                       Into 1 inch pieces
  2      cups          Leeks -- chopped
  3      Stalks        celery -- cut up
  3                    Potatoes -- peel/cube
 16      ounces        Whole tomatoes -- canned
  1      teaspoon      Oregano
  2      Cloves        garlic -- minced
    1/2  cup           Beef broth
  1      teaspoon      Kitchen bouquet
  2      tablespoons   Flour
  3      tablespoons   Water

 Wipe beef well.  Combine 1/3 cup flour with salt and pepper. Toss beef
cubes with flour mixture to coat thoroughly; place in crockpot. Add
remaining ingredients except 2 T. flour and the water in order listed;
stir well.    Cover and cook on low setting for  7 to 12 hours. One hour
before serving, turn to high setting. Make a smooth paste of 2 T. flour
and the water; stir into crockpot, mixing well. Cover and cook  until
thickened.





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