BEEF STEW IN YOUR CROCK POT

Beef Stew in your Crock Pot image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 c potato cubes, bite size or mini potatoes cut in half
2 c each baby carrots and sliced celery
1 small sweet onion, cut in small pieces
2 medium bay leaves
1 1/2 lb stewing beef cubes
1/2 c corn starch or all purpose flour (i prefer the cornstarch)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 c low sodium beef broth
1/4 c red wine
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 Tbsp minced garlic from jar

Steps:

1. Combine vegetables in a 4 1/2 quart crock pot. Add bay leaves. Place beef, cornstarch* or flour* and pepper into a resealable plastic bag and toss to coat. Note: the cornstarch makes the beef crispy flour softer.Your choice*
2. Brown beef well on all sides in heated oil over medium-high heat in a large cast iron . Place beef on top of the vegetables in the crock pot.
3. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and garlic to the skillet and combine well with pan drippings.Add wine to the skillet with sauce . Pour mixture over beef and vegetables.
4. Cook, covered; on high setting for 4 hours or until the beef reaches internal temperature of 165^ and is fork tender. Discard bay leaves before serving. May cook for 7 to 8 hours on low if desired.