Quick Sauerbraten Stew

This is definitely something you want to have in winter, because it is heavy and rich.

• 2 - 24 ounce cans beef stew
• 8 gingersnaps, crushed
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1. In pot, combine beef stew, ginger snaps, vinegar, brown sugar, onion, cloves and bay leaf. Cover.
2. Place pot on base and simmer at Setting #5 for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Setting #2 to keep warm for serving.
3. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with hot buttered noodles.

Makes 6 to 8 serving.