beef stew with zucchini

How To Make beef stew with zucchini

• 1

  In a large skillet over medium heat, thoroughly brown the meat in the oil.
• 2

  Sprinkle half the salt and pepper over the meat.
• 3

  Lift the meat into a bowl.
• 4

  Saute the onion in the skillet until transparent and lift out into the crockpot.
• 5

  In the same skillet swirl the water, scraping up the juices, then turn the liquid into the crockpot.
• 6

  Add the marjoram, green pepper, bay leaf, celery, potatoes and zucchini.
• 7

  Sprinkle the rest of the salt and pepper.
• 8

  Place the meat on top and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
• 9

  Before serving, remove the meat and veggies to a platter and keep warm.
• 10

  Skim 2 tablespoons of fat from the top of the liquid and heat in a skillet.
• 11

  Stir the flour and heat rapidly to make a smooth sauce.
• 12

  Simmer until the sauce is as thick as whipped cream, then pour over the meat and veggies.
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