BEEF STEW - EVERYDAY FOOD

Beef Stew - Everyday Food image

Provided by plannermom

Categories Stew

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs beef chuck, trimmed of visible fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
coarse salt and pepper
1 lb medium onion, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2)
1 lb white potatoes (about 6 small) or 1 lb red potatoes, well scrubbed, halved if large (about 6 small)
1 lb carrot, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
6 garlic cloves, smashed
2 bay leaves
water

Steps:

Place beef in a 5-quart slow cooker. Distribute tomato paste, vinegar, and flour over beef; season generously with salt and pepper.
Add onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves. Pour in about 3 cups of water or enough to cover the ingredients.
Cover slow cooker; cook on high until beef is fork-tender, about 5 hours (or cook on low heat 8 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.6, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 485.4, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 45.6