Prep: 20 Minutes Cook: 7 hours 30 minutes Numbers of Serves: 8 Serves

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh beef bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 teaspoons cold water
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    Instructions

    1. In a 5-qt. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and green pepper to your slow cooker and mix them together.
    2. Top with the beef bratwurst slices.
    3. Combine the chicken broth, salt, basil, and pepper; pour over the top.
    4. Put the lid on and cook on low for about 7 hours. You'll know it's done when the vegetables are tender and the sausage is no longer pink.
    5. Stir in the half-and-half cream.
    6. Mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth, then stir the mixture into the stew.
    7. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until the gravy is thickened.

    Yield: 8 servings


    For Nutritional And Health Benefits

    This delicious and aromatic stew is not only amazing in taste but also rich in nutrients. Consuming beef provides the body with high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair. Along with this, it is an excellent source of iron and vitamin B12, which helps to prevent anemia and maintain energy levels. The colorful vegetables added to this dish like carrots, potatoes, celery and capsicum make this dish a treasure trove of vitamins A, C and potassium. All these ingredients together strengthen the body's immune system and improve digestion. This stew fits perfectly into a balanced diet as it offers the perfect balance of complex carbohydrates, Combining healthy fats and protein is an excellent way to stay full longer and support a healthy lifestyle.

    For Pro Tips And Substitute Ingredients

    To make this traditional stew absolutely perfect and unique, you need to cook the pieces of meat on a low flame for a long time so that all its juices and flavors are well absorbed in the vegetables. While cooking, many people make the mistake of boiling the cream after adding it, which can cause the cream to crack, so always make sure that the heat is kept low after adding the cream. If you want to make this dish lighter and more nutritious in terms of health, you can replace the regular potato with yams, which are rich in fiber and balance blood sugar levels. Alternatively, coconut milk or low-fat yogurt can be used as an alternative to traditional heavy cream, which significantly reduces the fat content without compromising taste.

    For Serving And Storing

    The best way to serve this hot and creamy stew is with freshly baked roti, garlic naan or steamed brown rice to fully enjoy its thick gravy. An accompanying fresh green salad drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil would be perfect to balance out the heaviness. If the food is left over, it can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for three to four days. Take special care to avoid storing it in the freezer as the cream and potatoes lose their original texture after freezing. When reheating food, use the stove on low heat instead of the microwave and if the gravy feels too thick, add a little water or ice while reheating to retain its original crispness and smoothness.