Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Stew

grandma2969's Note:

I use Kitchen Bouquet for the browning and seasoning sauce

• Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 carrots, peeled, sliced
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons browning sauce

Directions:

1. arrange vegetables in a slow cooker -- top with beef chunks.set aside.
2. mix flour, salt, pepper and sprinkle over meat.
3. stir well -- add remaining ingredients.
4. cover, heat on low setting for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours --
5. remove and discard bay leaf.
6. You know I find it easy to convert any favorite stre recipe from stove top to slow cooker -- if it usually simmmers 35-45 minutes.that equals 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high -- Recipes that cook 1-3 hours will be done in 8-12 hours on low or 4-6 on high.at least that is what I use as a guideline.

Reviews

[Jessica Swaine]

This was easy and delicious! I didn't use browning sauce (didn't have any) and used vegetable broth (all I had). I also used sweet potatoes, as suggested below, and they were fantastic! The stew was so tasty and really tender. Thanks for the recipe!

[RubberDucky AU]

I subbed sweet potatoes for the potatoes, and used a whisker of chili powder as I was out of paprika. It took 7 hours on low, meat tender. Served with mashed potatoes, the gravy was delicious. I browned the floured meat beforehand, but next time might try it as written. I also only used half a teaspoon of salt but it was good. An easy tasty meal.

[Mom2amylia]

Amazing stew, so heavenly and delicious!!! Cooked on low for about 7 hours, meat was so tender and the sauce was heaven!