Hamburger Stew, Pears & Apples With Caramel Dip

Shopping List:
2 packages Lean Ground Beef – Buis Beef
1 onion
garlic
1 cup Mushrooms – cremini or button
1 large tomato
Celery – 2 ribs
Carrots
Basket green and yellow beans
Vegetable or beef broth
Worcestershire sauce
Dried oregano, basil and thyme
Salt & pepper
Onion soup mix (optional)
Whole Grain bread or dinner rolls
Old Cheddar Cheese
apples
pears
whipping cream
brown sugar

Recipe for Hamburger Stew:
A family favourite!
2 lbs. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 large tomato, pureed
3 carrots, sliced
2 ribs celery, sliced
3 cups green & yellow beans, cut
2 cups water or vegetable broth or beef broth
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. dried basil
¼ tsp. dried thyme
2 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix (optional)
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp. pepper
1. Brown meat with onion, garlic and mushrooms. Stir in pureed tomato and heat until boiling.
2. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
3. Cover. Cook on Low 8-10 hours.

Recipe for Caramel Dipping Sauce:

1 cup whipping cream
¾ cup brown sugar
Combine in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring. Boil for 5 minutes. Cool.
Core apples and pears, and cut into sections.