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How to Make Crock-Pot Beef Stew
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
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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.
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Add the remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
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Cover the slow-cooker and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for four to six hours.
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Before serving, stir well. For thicker stew, allow the stew to cook an additional 20 minutes, uncovered, on high.
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Serve alone, over noodles or rice, or with crusty bread.
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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
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