Porketta-Style Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Place carrots, peppers, onion, potatoes and garlic in slow cooker.
2. 2
   Melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add pork pieces.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until pork is browned.
4. 4
   Place pork in slow cooker.
5. 5
   Add beef broth, aus jus mix, fennel seeds and Italian seasoning to same skillet.
6. 6
   Stir to combine, scraping up any brown bits from bottom.
7. 7
   Pour over pork in slow cooker.
8. 8
   Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8-10 hours, or on High heat setting 3-4 hours or until meat is fork tender.
9. 9
   Place flour in small bowl; whisk in water.
10. 10
    Whisk flour mixture into stew.
11. 11
    Increase heat setting to High.
12. 12
    Cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until thickened.