Pioneer Woman’s Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe
This warm stew feels like a hug.I love slow cooker meals.They save time and effort.This dish is rich and cozy.
Ingredients
- Beef chuck two pounds, cubed.
- Potatoes four cups, chopped.
- Carrots three cups, sliced.
- Onion one large, chopped.
- Garlic three cloves, minced.
- Beef broth four cups.
- Tomato paste two tablespoons.
- Flour three tablespoons.
- Olive oil two tablespoons.
- Salt one teaspoon.
- Black pepper one teaspoon.
- Worcestershire sauce one tablespoon.
- Bay leaf one piece.
Instructions
Prepare the beef
- Coat beef with flour.Heat oil in a pan.Brown beef all sides.This adds deep flavor.
Add vegetables
- Place potatoes into crockpot.Add carrots and onion.Spread them evenly.
Combine ingredients
- Add beef on top.Pour in beef broth.Add Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf.
Cook slowly
- Cover the crockpot.Cook on low eight hours.Or cook high four hours.
Finish and serve
- Remove bay leaf.Taste and adjust seasoning.Serve hot and enjoy
Notes
- Brown beef first always.
- Use fresh vegetables.
- Cut pieces evenly.
- Cook low for best texture.
- Let stew rest before serving.