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Slow cooker beef stew is one of my absolute favorite meals from childhood. Just thinking about it makes me smile (and hungry!). The mix of beef and vegetables just hits the spot, especially on a cold day.
I've mentioned this before, but honestly, I'd like to sing it from the mountaintops - I LOVE my slow cooker! If you don't have one, you need one. There's a reason that the Crock Pot is my go-to gifts for newlyweds and my adult girlfriends - it's a lifesaver. When I was a kid, I'd come home from school and I'd open the door to the most amazing smells coming from my mom's slow cooker. She'd fire it upbefore she left for work so that we'd have a hot, hearty meal for dinner. One of my favorites was always her slow cooker beef stew. During the brutal Connecticut winters, this stew would warm the soul.
Besides being easy to make, this recipe is also a crowd pleaser. Everyone in our family enjoys this slow-cooked beef dish with all of the vegetables tucked in with it. When I was a kid we'd serve this stew with a loaf of crusty bread and it was a true feast. Nowadays I try to make more gluten-free meals so we skip the bread and use a little rice flour instead of traditional wheat flour for thickening. I think it actually turns out better when prepared gluten-free.
Here's the recipe for my mama's Slow Cooker Beef Stew
5 from 1 vote
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Courseslow cooker
CuisineAmerican
Servings 6 -8
Author Ruth V.
Ingredients
- 2lbsof stew beefor use leftover sirloin tips, too
- 1 to 1 ½cupsof sliced carrots
- 2-3stalks of celerysliced or chopped
- 1medium white or yellow onionchopped or sliced to preference
- 1 16oz.package of fresh or frozen string beans
- 1 32ozbox of low sodium beef broth
- 2lbsof small red potatoesquartered or halved
- gluten free or regular flour as preferred
Instructions
In a large skillet, add some canola or vegetable oil and heat on medium.
Place the flour in a large zipper plastic bag, enough to coat all the meat.
Place the meat in the bag after trimming excess fat, and shake or roll to coat the meat on all sides.
Add the meat to the skillet and brown on all sides.
When the meat is browned, add about a cup of the beef broth to the skillet and the juices will thicken.
Pour all the meat into a large slo-cooker, add the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and the remaining beef broth, and stir. You can add a bit more water or broth if you prefer, mixed with a little flour.
Lay the string beans on the top, season as you wish with salt, pepper, and dried or fresh parsley and cover the slo-cooker.
Set on HIGH for 5-6 hours, or LOW for 8-10 hrs.
Serve with crusty bread if desired.
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Cindy Brooks says
I love my slow cooker, too! I use it 3-4 times a week when we have sports practices and games. Thanks for the recipes.
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Amber Ludwig says
Omgosh this sounds amazing!! So perfect for this snowy weather we are expecting!! Nothing like great belly warming meals 🙂
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Deborah D says
I will definitely make this stew.
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Linda Mannst says
This sounds so good. I can't wait to make this for the family. Great recipe
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Mia says
I am also a big slow cooker fan because of the convenience and with the right recipes the food is always so delicious. I like this recipe for stew which is one of my favorites for these cold winter nights.
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Stacey Roberson says
This looks delish! I love using my slow cooker for soups and stews. So easy and hardly no cleanup.
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rochelle haynes says
This looks nice love to try this
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G K says
I love stew and this one looks simple and delicious.
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Rosie says
I love his beef stew recipe. I'm shopping for a slow cooker now! I'd love to make this recipe.
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rosa rogers says
These look great..My daughter just got me a slow cooker can't wait to try these recipes...Thank you
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