Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Makes:
6 servings
Prepare this in the morning and let it cook all day, so that you can enjoy a healthy and hearty dinner as soon as you walk in the door.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup flour
- salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon (2 cubes)
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, sliced
- add herbs as desired (bay leaf, basil, oregano, etc.) (optional)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Place meat in slow cooker.
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and pour over meat; stir to coat.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.
- Stir stew thoroughly before serving. If using bay leaf, discard before serving.
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