Crock Pot Stew (Beef and Sausage)

A very hearty, delicious stew. A meat lover's dream and a great combination of vegetables too. Originally posted with a chicken variation that can now be found as it's own recipe: Crock Pot Stew (Chicken and Turkey Sausage)

• Ready In: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 12  ounces Italian sausage, cut into 1 chunks
• 12  ounces stewing beef, trimmed of fat
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 2  garlic cloves, mashed
• 5 -6  red potatoes, cubed (unpeeled)
• 10  ounces white mushrooms, quartered
• 2  stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2  beef bouillon cubes
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 1  head cauliflower, cored & cut into bite-sized pieces (about 4 cups)
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (4 shakes)

Directions

1. In a skillet, warm oil over medium heat, and saute meat until browned and thoroughly cooked.
2. Drain off fat and set aside.
3. In the crock pot, whisk together the broth and tomato paste.
4. Add all remaining ingredients and meat to the crock pot and stir.
5. Cover and cook until meat and veggies are tender (6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH).
6. Stir well before serving.