Name: Czech Stew (with Gherkins)
Ingredients: 2-1/2 to 3 lb. lean beef stew meat, cubed, 1-1/2 inch pieces; 1 (4-oz.) can button mushrooms; 1 large onion, white, sliced into rings; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup red wine; 1 Tbs. Hungarian paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup sweet gherkins, drained and diced (or halved)

Czech Stew (with Gherkins)

Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

2-1/2 to 3 lb. lean beef stew meat, cubed, 1-1/2 inch pieces
1 (4-oz.) can button mushrooms
1 large onion, white, sliced into rings
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
1 Tbs. Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sweet gherkins, drained and diced (or halved)

Instructions

Put meat into bottom of slow cooker pot. Add mushrooms, then onion slices. Combine broth, wine, paprika, salt and pepper; pour over all. Cover tightly and cook at low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Thicken gravy if desired. Just before serving, add gherkins and stir to heat pickles thoroughly.