Slow Cooker Homemade Beef Stew + RECIPE VIDEO
"Slow Cooker Homemade Beef Stew makes the perfect comforting dish on a cold day. Made with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, stew and sweet potatoes...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the beef
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1 1/2 - 2 pounds beef chuck roast preferred (or beef stew meat) trimmed and cut into 1 - 2 inch chunks
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1/3 cup flour (use gluten free flour or arrowroot starch if needed)
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1-2 teaspoons sea salt (to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
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For the stew
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cooking oil
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1 medium onion, cut into large chunks
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3-4 cloves garlic, minced
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6 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine
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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)
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1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (leave out if desired)
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3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into slices
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2 ribs celery, chopped
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1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
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1 bay leaf
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4-5 cups beef broth, homemade or low sodium
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1 star anise (optional but adds SO much depth and flavor)
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water as needed to cover the vegetables
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1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
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more salt and pepper to taste
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Optional:
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To thicken stew : Make a slurry with 2 Tablespoons flour (all purpose, gluten free or arrowroot powder)+ 3 tablespoons cool water
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