Lazy Day Stew Recipes

LAZY DAY BEEF STEW (FRESH OR FROZEN BEEF)

Steps:

• Toss the first ten ingredients, up to and including the frozen stew beef, into the Instant Pot. Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to Sealing. Push Pressure Cook (or Manual) and use the +/- button to get to 25 minutes.
• While it's cooking, cut the potatoes and carrots into 1" pieces, with or without the skins. Make a slurry by stirring the cornstarch into the water until smooth.
• When the pot beeps that it's done, leave it for a 10-minute natural release. Then flip the valve to Venting for a quick release of any remaining pressure and when the pin drops, open the pot.
• Toss in the potatoes and carrots (not the peas) and gently push them into the liquid. Close the lid again and hit Pressure Cook (or Manual) . Set the cook time to 4 minutes. When it's done, do a quick release - pin drop - open the pot.
• Hit Cancel, then Saute. Give the cornstarch slurry a stir and when the stew is boiling stir in about half the slurry. Boil to thicken it and if you want it thicker, add more of the slurry.
• Hit Cancel and stir in the frozen peas. The heat of the stew will be enough to cook them without turning them to mush. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Add the parsley, if using, and You. Are. Done.
• Go back to bed. And I hope you feel better soon.

LAZY DAY STEW

Steps:

• Mix all but vegetables in deep casserole.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 3 hours.
• Add carrots after 1 hour.
• Add potatoes after 2 hours.
• Add more water if needed.
• I have also just put all ingredients into a crock pot on low all day.

GONE-ALL-DAY STEW

Steps:

• Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the tomato soup, water or wine, bouillon and seasonings; pour over beef. Add the onions, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and celery. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve with noodles or French bread.

LAZY DAY STEW

Steps:

• Grease a casserole dish.
• Put into it crumbled burger, carrots, celery, soup, water, spices, potatoes, onion, green beans and mushrooms.
• Cover and bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours, adding a litle more water if necessary.

LAZY DAY STEW

Steps:

• 1. Place beef cubes in a single layer in a 2-1/2 quart casserole or roast pan. Add vegetables. Sprinkle tapioca, salt and pepper over top. Pour tomato sauce mixed with water over vegetables and seasonings. Crumble brown sugar over all.
• 2. Cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees for 3 hours.
• 3. SLOW COOKER: Place beef in bottom of slow cooker. Add vegetables. Sprinkle tapioca, salt and pepper over ingredients. Mix tomato sauce and water. Pour over top. Sprinkle brown sugar over all. Cover. Cook on low 8 hours.

LAZY DAY STEW - MAROSE

Steps:

• 1. Place raw beef cubes (do not brown) in a single layer in a 2 1/2 quart crock pot (or casserole dish). 2. Add vegetables and/or any others you desire. 3. Sprinkle tapioca, salt, and pepper over top. Pour tomato sauce mixed with water over vegetables and seasonings. 4. Crumble brown sugar over all. 5. Cover tightly and do not peek! 6. Cook in crock pot on high for 5-6 hours (or casserole in the oven at 325 F for 3 hours).