Greek Beef Stew

3 lbs. lean stew beef, cut in 1-inch pieces
4 T. butter
2 cups water
12 small white onions, peeled but left whole
1 6-oz . can tomato paste
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash cinnamon
6 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces
6 potatoes, peeled and quartered

In a frying pan, brown meat in butter. Place browned meat into slow cooker or crock pot. Pour 1/2 cup of water into frying pan and heat over medium heat, scraping up browned bits with a fork. Add pan water to meat in crock pot, along with remaining water, onions, tomato paste, and seasonings. Cover and set to medium-low for 4 to 6 hours, or until meat is almost tender. Turn up heat and add carrots and potatoes; cook 30 to 40 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.

Serves 4 to 6.

From Hobby Farm Home magazine, Jan./Feb. 2011, p. 12.