Carol‘s recipe for this week’s Slow Cooker Monday post is beef stew. Be sure to check out all of the posts in the Slow Cooker Mondays series for more yummy recipes for fall.
Ingredients
2 pounds of beef for stew, cubed
4 cups of beef broth
1 tsp of salt, pepper to taste
3-4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 carrot stalks, 1 inch pieces
3 celery stalks, 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp water
1 tsp parsley
Directions
1. In a large skillet, brown the cubed meat. Season with salt/pepper if you like.
2. Add meat, salt, pepper, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and parsley to the slow cooker on low.
3. In a medium sauce pan, add broth and water on medium heat. Slowly add in your flour while stirring. Should thicken up a little bit after 5-10 minutes. Add to your slow cooker.
4. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until your potatoes and carrots are done.
5. Serve! Maybe add a tiny bit of parsley as a garnish.