Slow-Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew
Fernanda Beccaglia
Updated Jul 20, 2017
More About This Recipe
- People tend to believe that stews are complicated, but they really aren't. If you use the traditional method, you might need a little more time, but with the help of a slow cooker all you'll need to do is add the ingredients and set it to cook. Besides being a favorite, it's also economical and can satisfy the whole family.
Slow-Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 10 hr 0 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 lb beef for stew (leg, shoulder), cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, mashed with the skin or lightly chopped
- 2 eucalyptus leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
- 8 oz white onion, chopped slightly
- 1 1/2 lb potatoes, quartered
- 8 carrots, clean, trimmed, cut into equal slices
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
Instructions
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Step1Mix the flour with the salt and pepper in a bowl.
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Step2Add the meat and mix to cover well.
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Step3Place the meat in the slow cooker.
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Step4Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
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Step5Cover the pot and let cook on the low setting.
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Step6Let cook for 10-12 hours.
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Step7Serve with rice, pasta or quinoa, though it's not necessary. Don't forget to serve with warm bread to dip in the stew.
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