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beef stew

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Terrio13 avatar
Lake Mills, WI
Updated on Jan 28, 2017

I sampled a delicious beef stew at a friend's house long ago. She shared the recipe with me and I misplaced it! When my Husband asked for "the kind of stew you always used to make." I had to recreate it for him. So of course I studied the recipes on JAP! I remembered some of what I used to add and took a few other things out of recipes on here. I knew I couldn't make it on the stove, not being home all day any more, so I adapted it to the slow cooker. I hope you give my "new and improved" recipe a try...and yes, my Husband thought I had found my recipe again! Success.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat or roast cut into bite sized pieces
  • - flour(seasoned) (i used gluten free)
  • - oil for browning
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 4 - red potatoes, cut in chunks
  • 6 large carrots, peeled and chunked
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chunked
  • 1 - red pepper, bite sized
  • 1 - green pepper, bite sized
  • 1 stalk celery, bite sized
  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, cut in half if large
  • 1 quart tomatoes, canned
  • 1 quart beef broth, stock or bullion
  • - garlic,marjoram, bay leaf, basil, pepper and a pinch of chipotle grill seasoning
  • 1 quart frozen green beans

How To Make beef stew

  • Step 1
    In a large slow cooker layer the chopped vegetables except for the mushrooms.
  • Step 2
    Shake the meat cubes in the flour and brown in a heavy dutch oven in batches. I prefer a cast iron pot for this step.
  • Step 3
    As the meat browns, remove and add to the top of the veggies in the slow cooker.
  • Step 4
    Deglaze the pot with the red wine. (and a bit of water if necessary) Add the seasonings to this liquid and pour over the meat.
  • Step 5
    Add the mushrooms, beef broth and the quart of tomatoes with juice on top of all.
  • Step 6
    Put the green beans in right away or if there will be time, add them on top of the stew an hour before serving.
  • Step 7
    Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Give a good stir before serving. Great as leftovers too!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

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