*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Colonial Hot Pot

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      lb            Chuck steak -- cubed
     1/4  c             Flour
   2      c             Tomato juice
   2      ts            Instant beef broth
     1/4  c             Parlsey -- chopped
   2      cl            Garlic -- minced
   1      tb            Salt
     1/4  ts            Pepper
   4      md            Potatoes -- pare/slice
   8      sm            Onions -- quartered
   1                    Acorn squash --
                        - split and remove seeds
   2      tb            Margarine

  Trim all excess fat from beef. Shake cubes, part at a time, with
  flour in a plastic bag to coat well.

  Combine tomato juice and instant beef broth in a small saucepan;
  heat just to boiling; remove from heat.

  Combine parlsey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a cup.

  Layer vegetables and meat into a slow cooker this way; Half of each
  of potatoes, onions, and beef, sprinkling each layer lightly with
  seasoning mixture. Repeat with remaining potatoes, onions, beef,
  and seasonings.

  Cut each squash half into 6 slices; pare; arrange on top. Pour hot
  tomato juice mixture over; dot with butter or margarine, cover.

  Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, or until meat and
  vegetables are tender.
 

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