How to Make Crock-Pot Beef Stew

A slow-cooker helps you get a hot meal on the table at dinnertime.

A slow-cooker can be a magical appliance. Load the ingredients, press a button and, at the end of a long day, a delicious hot meal is ready. Beef stew is an ideal slow-cooker meal, because the longer it cooks, the more flavorful it becomes. Enjoy a hearty meal that does not require you to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Add this to my Recipe Box.

Things You'll Need

• 5- to 6-quart slow-cooker
• 2 pounds stew beef cubes
• 1/4 cup flour
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 cup onion, cut into large chunks
• 3 sliced carrots
• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup dry red wine

Instructions

1. Sprinkle the flour, along with a generous amount of salt and pepper, over the meat cubes. Stir to combine, then drop the meat into the slow-cooker.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to mix.

3. Cover the slow-cooker and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for four to six hours.

4. Before serving, stir well. For thicker stew, allow the stew to cook an additional 20 minutes, uncovered, on high.

5. Serve alone, over noodles or rice, or with crusty bread.

Tips & Warnings

• Slow-cooker recipes require less liquid than recipes cooked in an oven or on a stove top. Fight the urge to add more liquid to the recipe.

References

• Food Network: Beef Stew