Crock Pot Beef and Mushroom Stew

A crock pot can be a great time saver for busy moms or people who work. I like using mine because I can make a meal and still take a nap or rest while it cooks. I don't have the extra energy always to stand and cook for hours. This recipe is full of my favorite foods. Serve this with crusty bread to sop up the extra liquid.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  boneless beef bottom round steaks or 1 1⁄2 lbs  chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
•  ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) can  French onion soup
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 3  cups mushrooms, cut in half (about 10 oz.)
• 3  medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1/2 lb.)
• 1  cup  whole white  baby onion
• 1 1⁄4 cups water

Directions

1. Pepper beef and coat with 2 tablespoons flour.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add beef and cook until browned, stirring often.
4. Mix beef, soup, garlic, Italian seasoning, mushrooms, carrots and onions in 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook on high heat 6-8 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
6. MIX remaining flour and water and stir flour mixture into cooker.
7. Cover and cook 15 minute or until slightly thickened.