Crock-Pot Beef Stew

Submitted by 3.baby.dux.mommy

"A tummy warmer!"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 Crock Pot
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 irish potatoes, peeled & diced
• 3 carrots, peeled & sliced
• 3 onions, peeled and cut in quarters
• 3 celery ribs, including tops, cut in 1/2-in pieces
• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1-in cubes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 bay leaf
• salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Prepare vegetables, combine with cubed meat and place in crock pot. Stir well to mix.
2. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, pepper, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
3. Cover pot; cook on low to 10 to 12 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
4. Thicken juices to a gravy-like consistency, if desired by doing the following: prepare a paste of 3 T melted margarine or butter, 1/3 c water and 1/3 c flour/cornstarch. Pour into the stew and stir to mix well.
5. Turn switch to high and allow the mixture to come to a boil, which will require about 15 minutes. When the mixture boils, it is ready to serve.