Lazy Crockpot Beef Stew
My mom's quick and easy beef stew recipe that is perfect for a cold winter night or a weekday meal. Simply add all ingredients to the crock pot and cook all day.
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Supply List
- 2 lbs stew meat I bought boneless round Angus stew meat
- 1 tbsp crushed garlic I buy a large jar and keep in fridge
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bag of carrots
- 1 onion Some sliced, some chopped
- 1 sweet potato cubed
- 2 regular potatoes cubed
- 1 celery stalk chopped
- 1 Slow Cooker Beef Stew Seasoning packet I used McCormick
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth if you want more broth, add another cup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions : Step by Step
- Add olive oil and garlic to a skillet on low heat
- Brown Garlic (about 5 minutes / stir occasionally)
- Add stew meat and lightly brown (2-3 min each side)
- Stir in slow cooker seasoning packet and remove from heat
- Add everything to the crockpot. Add beef last to the top and mix everything together.
- We prefer a thick gravy/sauce so in the last 1/2 hour, I used cornstarch and water (follow directions on the back of cornstarch box) to thicken the sauce.
- Cook high 4-6 hours
Tips
Crockpot cooking times vary
Servings: 6 servings