Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe | Comforting & Delicious Dinner Idea
"This easy crock pot beef stew recipe is the perfect comforting dish on a cold day. A tasty dinner made with tender meat, carrots, potatoes & sweet potatoes...."
INGREDIENTS
•
1-1/2 - 2 pounds beef chuck roast preferred (or beef stew meat trimmed and cut into 1 - 2 inch chunks)
•
1/3 cup flour (use gluten free flour or arrowroot starch if needed)
•
1-2 teaspoons sea salt (to taste)
•
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
•
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
•
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
•
cooking oil
•
1 medium onion (cut into large chunks)
•
3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
•
6 Tablespoons tomato paste
•
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine
•
3-4 medium Russet potatoes (peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (or can use about 10 small baby potatoes with skin on - cut in half))
•
1 large sweet potato (peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (leave out if desired))
•
3 medium carrots (peeled and cut into slices)
•
2 ribs celery (chopped)
•
1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
•
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
•
1 bay leaf
•
4-5 cups beef broth (homemade or low sodium)
•
1 star anise (optional but adds SO much depth and flavor)
•
water as needed to cover the vegetables
•
1-2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
•
more salt and pepper to taste
•
2 Tablespoons flour (all-purpose, gluten-free, or arrowroot starch) + 3 tablespoons cool water
Comments & Reviews
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes