Beef Stew

Submitted by Tim_John

"This stew is a meal unto itself, very hearty and flavorful. This recipe calls for various spices, you may have some of your own favorites to throw in.""

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs cubed beef stew meat
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cups water

directions

1. Dredge beef cubes in flour until evenly coated.
2. Melt butter in a skillet, and cook coated beef cubes until evenly browned.
3. Transfer beef to slow cooker and add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, cloves, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in water and stir.
4. Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours. Serve hot!

Reviews

[Mia in Germany]

Pure comfort food! I used honey instead of the sugar and my own home made Worcestershire sauce but otherwise followed the recipe to the letter. Cooked on high 5 hours, and the smell was incredible. Thanks for sharing this lovely stew recipe!