Favorite Beef Stew Recipe
Summary
Cooking Time15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Ingredients
| 3 carrots, cut lengthwise into halves, then cut into 1-inch pieces | ||
| 3 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces | ||
| 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces | ||
| Onions | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (5gm), chopped | |
| Bay Leaf | 1 | |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 1/2 Tablespoon | |
| Dried thyme leaves | 3/4 Teaspoon | |
| Dried basil leaves | 3/4 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces | ||
| Diced tomatoes | 1 Can (10oz), undrained | |
| Beef broth | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| All purpose flour | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cold water | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Directions
LAYER ingredients in slow cooker in the following order: carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, garlic, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, basil, pepper, beef, tomatoes with juice and broth.
Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours.
REMOVE beef and vegetables to large serving bowl; cover and keep warm.
Remove and discard bay leaf.
Turn slow cooker to HIGH; cover.
Mix flour and water in small bowl until smooth.
Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid; mix well.
Stir flour mixture into slow cooker.
Cover and cook 15 minutes or until thickened.
Pour sauce over beef and vegetables.
Serve immediately.
Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours.
REMOVE beef and vegetables to large serving bowl; cover and keep warm.
Remove and discard bay leaf.
Turn slow cooker to HIGH; cover.
Mix flour and water in small bowl until smooth.
Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid; mix well.
Stir flour mixture into slow cooker.
Cover and cook 15 minutes or until thickened.
Pour sauce over beef and vegetables.
Serve immediately.
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