Welcome to December! This time of year is busy, but I hope you can find a couple of hours to make our recipe of the month – Beef Stew. This recipe is hearty and it fills your home with a wonderful smell. Below I have some tips from my family on making this recipe.

From me: Plan ahead for this recipe. From washing and chopping the vegetables to the cook time, this recipe takes nearly two hours to make. I rarely have that much time to make a meal, so I usually add the ingredients (except the water and cornstarch) to my slow cooker, cook on low for 8 hours, and stir in the water and cornstarch right before I serve it.

From my husband: Make Beef Stew on a cold day. This recipe is perfect for warming you up on a cold winter evening.

From my children: Serve this stew with bread. They recommend bread rolls, garlic bread, and bread and butter.

You can find our full Beef Stew recipe on the Spend Smart. Eat Smart. website.

Enjoy!