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simple crockpot beef stew

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Michelle Waco
Cornelius, OR

Just a silly twist on beef stew I threw together. All depends on your personal taste what you like to add in. These are ours. ;) I find that it just gets better the longer it cooks - and that you can sort of use the cooking times as "guidelines". Sometimes I start out the night before while making another quick meal and let it go slowly over night for the next evening's meal - the picture I posted was cooked overnight. ***Note: (I tend to be heavy handed when I shake or pour spices so measurements are approx. go by your own tastes)

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For simple crockpot beef stew

  • 2-3 lb
    beef, i used fajita cut meat
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour, approx. (to dredge meat in)
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1-2 c
    red wine, approx. 1/3 bottle (i used cabernet sauvignon)
  • 3-4
    carrots, chopped
  • 2 1/2 lg
    russet potatoes, large baking style (cubed)
  • 3
    stalks celery, diced
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic, to taste
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    white pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 10 oz
    frozen peas (1 bag)
  • 1 c
    birdseye white pearl onions, frozen
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 64 oz
    2 (32 oz) cartons beef broth, i like pacific natural foods brand organic
  • 2 Tbsp
    tony cachere's cajun brown gravy mix
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 c
    water

How To Make simple crockpot beef stew

  • 1
    Lightly dredge beef in flour with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, black pepper to taste, a pinch of salt, and paprika.
  • 2
    Brown in pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add to crockpot.
  • 3
    Mix in crock pot all remaining ingredients except the peas and onions (hold aside the gravy mix, cold water and corn starch until the end to thicken).
  • 4
    Cook for 6 hrs on high or 8 hours on low if you are leaving house.
  • 5
    Turn down to low and simmer as long as needed.
  • 6
    Thicken "soup" base to desired consistency using brown gravy mix and corn starch with 1 cup cold water.
  • 7
    Be sure to whisk thoroughly before adding to crock pot to avoid lumps.
  • 8
    Add peas and onions and cook for at least 2 hours prior to serving.
  • 9
    Remove all bay leaves, serve with crusty bread or your favorite starch. Enjoy!! :)
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