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slow cooker beef stew for 4

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Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Most beef stew recipes seem to be made for big family's or a football team. It's most often just 2 of us here and I like smaller recipes. This makes 4 servings which feeds us one night and leftovers (which are always better tasting than the first servings!) for a few nights later. This recipe is one that I have adapted over time to please our tastes. I hope that you enjoy it as well.

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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 7 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cooker beef stew for 4

  • 1 lb
    potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3
    medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2
    medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1
    large celery rib, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4-1 lb
    beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1/2
    (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 tsp
    minced garlic (or more if you like)
  • 1/2 c
    good beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground mustard (optional)
  • 1
    bay leaf (not huge)
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried thyme or marjoram
  • salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

How To Make slow cooker beef stew for 4

  • 1
    Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add stew meat; seal and toss to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on high for 1-1/2 hours. Reduce heat to low; cook 7-8 hours longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
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