slow cooker beef stew for 4
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.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
7 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound 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 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 - (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (or more if you like)
- 1/2 cup good beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard (optional)
- 1 - bay leaf (not huge)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or marjoram
- - salt to taste
- - fresh ground pepper to taste
How To Make slow cooker beef stew for 4
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Step 1Layer 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.
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Step 2In 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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