01Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup frozen peas

02Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Coat the beef stew meat with the flour mixture.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef stew meat on all sides. Transfer the meat to the crock pot.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the carrots and potatoes, and cook for another few minutes.
  • Transfer the vegetables to the crock pot, on top of the beef stew meat.
  • Pour the beef broth and red wine (if using) into the crock pot. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
  • Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  • During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas to the crock pot and stir gently.
  • Once the beef stew is done cooking, remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
  • Enjoy your homemade beef stew!

Conclusion

Making beef stew in a crock pot is a simple and convenient way to enjoy a delicious and comforting meal. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a tender and flavorful beef stew. Serve it with some crusty bread and enjoy the heartiness of this classic dish!

MethodsDetails
Step 1Coat the beef stew meat with a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper.
Step 2Brown the beef stew meat in a skillet and transfer to the crock pot.
Step 3Saute onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes in the skillet.
Step 4Transfer the vegetables to the crock pot.
Step 5Add beef broth, red wine, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the crock pot.
Step 6Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
Step 7Add frozen peas to the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Step 8Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
Step 9Enjoy your homemade beef stew!
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