Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours and 20 minutes
- Served Person: 6
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- Carbohydrate 29.9161713885948 g
- Cholesterol 99.792 mg
- Fat 27.4292775 g
- Fiber 4.64900005898873 g
- Protein 37.2767333333333 g
- Saturated Fat 11.0685675 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (812g)
- Sodium 1769.17605554075 mg
- Sugar 25.2671713296061 g
- Trans Fat 3.44922833333334 g
- Calories 519 calories
Slow Cooker Beef Stew: A Warm and Comforting Dish
As the autumn days grow colder, there's nothing more comforting than a warm and hearty beef stew. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, as it requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor. The beef is tender and juicy, while the vegetables are perfectly tender and flavorful. Serve this stew with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes, and you'll have a meal that will warm you from the inside out.
To make this stew, simply combine all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 10-12 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. The stew will be ready when the beef is tender and falling apart. If you're short on time, you can also brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to develop the flavor of the beef even more.
This stew is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, so feel free to add any other vegetables that you have on hand. Some good options include green beans, corn, or peas. You can also add a can of diced tomatoes or tomato sauce for a little extra flavor.
Once the stew is cooked, serve it immediately or let it cool and store it in the refrigerator for later. This stew will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat it over low heat until it's warmed through.
Enjoy!
Step-by-step
- Place meat in slow cooker.
- In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture.
- Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours
