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Mediterranean Beef Stew

Got this recipe at a "grandmother's tea" before my wedding. People rave about it. Unusual variety of ingredients but excellent results.





List of Ingredients



• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes-about 3 cups
  
• 4 medium carrots, peelsed and sliced into 1 inch pieces
  
• 2 medium onions, cut into chunks
  
• 1 lb of beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
  
• 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  
• 1 cup dry red wine
  
• 2 tablespoons of wine vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1/4 cup raisins
  
• 1 inch stick of cinnamon
  
• 1/2 teaspoon of whole cloves
  
• 1 bay leaf
  






Instructions



1. Place meat and vegetables in crock pot
   
2. Combine other ingredients in bowl and pour over meat in cooker
   
3. Cover and cook on high heat for 5-6 hours or low heat for 10-12 hours utnil tender
   
4. Remove stick cinnamon, cloves and bayleaf before serving
   
5. Makes 5-6 servings.
   
6. I substituted ground cinnamon and cloves for whole spices 1/4 tsp each