crock pot super easy beef stew

Name: Crock Pot Super Easy Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 9 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) beef stew meat, cubed; 1/3 teaspoon(s) Lawry's seasoning salt; dash(es) garlic salt; 1 can(s) diced stewed tomatoes; with juice (14.5 oz); 4 stalk(s) celery, cubed; 1 bag(s) carrots, cubed (around 6); 2 large onions, cubed; 1 medium green bell pepper, cubed; 3 clove(s) garlic; 1/2 cup(s) beef or chicken stock; 1 package(s) brown gravy mix; 1/2 cup(s) water (to mix with gravy packet); 4-6 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 package(s) dry ranch seasoning mix

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Melissa Fleetwood

Ava, MO

Updated on Dec 21, 2022

The secret to this recipe is the potatoes. It gives this stew an unmistakable delicious flavor. You can add peas and mushrooms. We just don't like those in this particular stew. The cloves of garlic I used were in vinegar (you can find this in your local grocery store or Walmart). This recipe can be made with any veggies you like, but you will want to keep the step with the potatoes.

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A bowl of Crock Pot Super Easy Beef Stew.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

All of the fresh veggies give this easy beef stew so much flavor. Letting this simmer in the Crock Pot for a long time lets the flavors mingle. Cooking the potatoes with ranch seasoning and roasting them, keeps them from getting mushy. Serve with crusty bread or cornbread for a comforting meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 9 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
1/3 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning salt
dash garlic salt
1 can diced stewed tomatoes; with juice (14.5 oz)
4 stalks celery, cubed
1 bag carrots, cubed (around 6)
2 large onions, cubed
1 medium green bell pepper, cubed
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup beef or chicken stock
1 package brown gravy mix
1/2 cup water (to mix with gravy packet)
4-6 medium potatoes, cubed
1 package dry ranch seasoning mix

How To Make crock pot super easy beef stew

Step 1

Take a non-stick skillet, add stew meat, garlic salt, and Lawry's seasoning salt. Brown meat (about five minutes).

Step 2

While the meat is browning, add to the Crock Pot: cloves of garlic, stewed tomatoes with juice, celery, carrots, green bell pepper, onions, beef or chicken stock, and brown gravy (I whisked the brown gravy with a bit of water to eliminate lumps).
Step 3

Top with browned beef.
Step 4

Put the lid on the slow cooker. Place temperature on low and cook for 8-10 hours. Your time will depend on how your cooker heats. I have three pots and they each cook differently.
Step 5

Now, take your cubed potatoes (washed, of course) and place them in a very large bowl. Sprinkle your dry ranch packet over the potatoes. Take a large spoon and stir until every potato is coated well.
Step 6

Place coated potatoes in a Ziploc bag and place in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 7

Now it's morning and you will pre-heat oven to 350. Bake your ranch-covered potatoes until tender (20-30 minutes). Ovens vary so you might want to watch after about 20 minutes to make sure you don't burn them. Once done, add them to your stew and ENJOY!!
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