Recipe

Simple Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe


Print Recipe

Ingredients
  • black pepper .
  • 2 tsps cornstarch .
  • 2 1/2 russet potatoes, large baking style (cubed) .
  • 2-3 lbs beef, I used fajita cut meat .
  • 2 tbsps garlic, more to taste .
  • 3-4 carrots .
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced .
  • 2 bay leaves .
  • 2 tbsps tony cachere's cajun brown gravy mix .
  • 1 c cold water .
  • 1 (10 oz) bag frozen peas .
  • 2 c red wine, approx. 1/3 bottle (I used cabernet sauvignon) .
  • 1 c birdseye white pearl onions, frozen .
  • 2 tbsps worcestershire sauce .
  • 2 (32 oz) cartons beef broth, I like Pacific Natural Foods brand organic .
  • 1 tsp white pepper .
  • 1 tsp paprika

Directions
  • Step #1 Lightly dredge beef in flour with 1 tsp garlic powder, a pinch of salt, black pepper to taste, & paprika.
  • Step #2 Brown in pan with 2 tbsps of olive oil.
  • Step #3 Add to crock pot.
  • Step #4 Mix in crock pot all remaining ingredients except the peas & onions (hold aside the gravy mix, cold water & corn starch until the end to thicken).
  • Step #5 Cook for 6 hrs on high or 8 hrs on low if you are leaving house.
  • Step #6 Turn down to low & let simmer as long as needed.
  • Step #7 Thicken "soup" base to desired consistency using brown gravy mix & corn starch with 1 c cold water.
  • Step #8 Be sure to whisk thoroughly before adding to crock pot to avoid lumps.
  • Step #9 Add peas & onions & cook for at least 2 hrs prior to serving.
  • Step #10 Remove all bay leaves, serve this with crusty bread or your favorite starch.
  • Step #11 Enjoy ;).
  • Enjoy the Simple Crock Pot Beef Stew recipe

Viewing Simple Crock Pot Beef Stew Receipe