Discovering YOU Magazine August 2018 Issue | Page 45

Healthy and Delicious

Recipes

IN THE KITCHEN WITH TONI AND FRIENDS

THE EASIEST BEEF STEW EVER

POOLSIDE PARTY FLUFF

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaf

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 onion, sliced into half moons

• 4 potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 5 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 3/4 cups beef broth

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes

INGREDIENTS:

 • 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding and pie filling mix

• 1 (15-ounce) can fruit cocktail in juice, undrained

• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

• 2 cups miniature marshmallows

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

• 1/2 cup chopped almonds

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; add beef and stir until evenly coated. Place beef in slow cooker and add remaining ingredients, including remaining salt and pepper. Cover and cook on High 4 to 5 hours, or on Low 10 to 11 hours.

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, fruit cocktail with juice, pineapple, and vanilla; mix well. Fold in remaining ingredients. Serve or chill until ready to serve.