I have come to the conclusion that I don’t use my slow cooker enough. One of my resolutions this year, is to use it more. I believe that using a slow cooker makes life easier … but for some reason, I don’t utilize this tool enough!
Yield: 6-8 servings
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
I have come to the conclusion that I don't use my slow cooker enough. One of my resolutions this year, is to use it more. I believe that using a slow cooker makes life easier ... but for some reason, I don't utilize this tool enough!
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
5 hours
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. beef stew meat
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 pkt. beef-flavored Swanson flavor boost
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4-5 medium red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the stew meat and flour in a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat the meat with flour.
- Add 2 tbsp. of oil to a skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides. Remove from the heat and add the beef to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 506Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 630mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gProtein: 50g
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Great recipe! I'll have to use my pressure cooker but I am sure it will taste almost the same 🙂 Love these recipes with the meat and veggies all into one pot !
It looks delicious! Thank you for joining Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back and VOTE on Sunday!
Looks yummy! I started using my slow cooker alot more in the past year..it does make life a bit easier 🙂
This is my favorite go-to meal on a cold day. Thanks for the new recipe. Thanks so much for linking up at One Creative Weekend! Enjoy your week.
I am all about the slow cooker, especially this time of year. It looks delicious and I am so hungry right now. Enjoy your weekend Jamie!
Mmmm… I just love pot roast! Always a favorite on a cold day! I wish I used my slow cooker more too! Have a wonderful week!
Hi Jamie, following from the UK via Let's Get Social Sunday.
I love my slow cooker, my husband bought me a double slow cooker the Christmas before the one just gone. It's cumbersome but brilliant. Going to be making a concerted effort to use mine more this year, and not just the same old stew, chilli, meat sauce either!
M x
This looks delish!!
That looks so delicious. Perfect for a busy day dinner.
Hi Jamie, as a homeschool veteran, you can bet I used my crock pot — a LOT! I'm even lazier than crock pot, though. I don't even brown the stew meat because that'll make one more messy pot to clean. I've never had a problem, and my family sure didn't seem to notice — no leftovers at this house when I make beef stew. I'm planning a pot of it tomorrow. This is my first time visiting from Hungry for God, and now I"m hungry for stew! 🙂
Well, this has bay leaves so I'm in! Bay is my new food thing–can't get enough of it. I never think about my slow cooker, but I really should. Thanks for linking!
What a delicious looking recipe. I will be making this one for sure!!!
Can't wait to see your slow-cooker creations this coming year Jamie! I love my slow cooker, it's so nice to come home to a hot meal in the middle of a cold winter. Your beef stew would hit the spot right about now!
Hi Jamie,
There is nothing better than a great bowl of stew to warm the body and soul on a cold winters day. Your stew looks wonderful. Thank you so much for celebrating TWO YEARS with FULL PLATE THURSDAY, I appreciate your visit!
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Miz Helen