Beef Stew

I recently discovered that rutabagas are high in potassium, vitamin C,and Manganese. It is low in Sodium, Fat and Cholesterol. To read more about the nutritional benefits of rutabagas  Here is the link where I found this information: http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2611/2. I don't usually cook with them but have decided to add them to our regular diet for their benefits. 
If you are looking for something to make for dinner that keeps your house cooler, try this stew recipe in a crock pot. I love stew anytime. Unfortunately my crock pot is packed up! It was a little cooler today so I spent my day cooking. 

Step 1: Ingredients

When I make stew or salads I usually wash and cut up extra for stir fry the next day. It saves me time.

1 Peeled Chopped potato
1/4 Chopped tomato I just added this because I needed to use it up
4-6 Chopped carrots
6 Chopped celery
1 Chopped small onion
1/2  Chopped bell pepper
2 Chopped Rutabagas
1 Chopped squash
1/2 Small pkg mushrooms (you will slice them)
1 Large package stew meat or 2 small packages hubby said I did not add enough meat.
3 Minced garlic buds
Vegetable soup mix
3 cubes of chicken broth
2 Cans diced tomatoes 
Approx 8 cups water
Cumin optional
Salt optional
Pepper optional

Comments

[onrust]

looks hearty. great photos

[sunshiine]

OOOOO you have anew picture! I can't make it out so I will have to go see. Thanks for commenting!
Sunshiine

[Creativeman]

Great stuff, Sunshiine! I will try this in my solar oven...that's the best way NOT to heat up the house in this summer heat! Check it out here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Cooking-With-A-Cardboard-Oven-10/
Thanks for your instructable!

[sunshiine]

I wished I had one! I could make the stew and you can cook it! Have a cool day!
Sunshiine