CLASSIC BEEF STEW IN A CROCK POT

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This is the best beef stew I've ever made. It tastes great with a crunchy loaf of bread. I got this recipe from Real Simple (March 2004 edition). You'll need a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker. Browning the beef adds more flavor.

Provided by Mrs.Habu

Categories     Stew

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs bottom round steaks, well trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup olive oil
2 large onions, diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
2 large potatoes, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 lb baby carrots
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Put the flour in a large Ziploc bag.
  • Add the beef and seal.
  • Toss to lightly coat the beef.
  • Heat a few tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the meat in small batches, adding more oil as necessary.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and coat the onions then transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Pour the wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits and then add to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, thyme, and bay leaf.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 7 1/2 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • Add the peas and heat through before serving.

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