Classic Beef Stew In A Crock Pot Recipes

CLASSIC BEEF STEW IN A CROCK POT

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.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I

Steps:

• Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
• Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

MAKE-AHEAD SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the beef, and seal the bag. Shake the bag thoroughly to coat the beef with seasoned flour.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake the excess seasoning off the beef, then stir the beef into the hot skillet with the onion and mushrooms. Cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Place the beef mixture into a slow cooker. Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, Marsala wine, and Worcestershire sauce into the cooker with the beef mixture. Pour the beef broth and tomatoes into the cooker, and stir in the onion soup mix and 1 more teaspoon of smoked paprika. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours, or on Low for 10 to 12 hours. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• For a thicker stew, combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Gradually stir the mixture into the stew until thickened.

CLASSIC CROCK POT BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt and pepper in slow cooker. Add beef; stir to coat. Add onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to blend.
• Cover; cook on low for 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours.
• Mix cornstarch with water and stir into stew. Cover; cook 30 minutes or until carrots are cooked and meat is tender.
• Top with optional chopped parsley.

SLOW-COOKER OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides.
• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix browned beef and remaining ingredients.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.