Two By Four Stew Recipes

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
• Add the cubed chuck roast to the slow cooker. Mix in the flour mixture to fully coat the stew meat.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Cook on low for 10-12 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.

2 BY 4 SOUP

Steps:

• 1. brown hamburger meat drain off any grease
• 2. add all other ingredients including any juice
• 3. simmer on top of stove or cook in crock pot. longer it simmers better it is.
• 4. I like to add one can of corn to mine along with other ingredients.

2 BY 4 SOUP

Steps:

• in a large saucepan (not a frying pan) brown beef and drain excess fat.
• add all other ingredients and stir together.
• let cook, covered partially, on low until ready to eat and heated through.
• serve with fritos and cheddar cheese :).
• *the cooking/preparation time is just approximate because you can make this recipe to fit your schedule.

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.