RUSTIC CROCK POT BEEF STEW - CASSIES WAY ~
I've made many stews in my day, but I think I outdid myself today. I added as I went along, with what I had and it turned out wonderful. One of the best stews I ever ate. My family would agree, I thought they were going to lick their bowls...LOL! Enjoy! My photos
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Soups
Time 5h25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. I made this in my 7 quart crock pot...I think it would fit a 5 - 6 quart as well. In a dutch oven - add enough oil to cover bottom of pan. Turn heat to medium. Add the flour to a plastic zip lock bag, along with season salt. Add beef to bag, making sure not to over crowd, so to get an even covering of flour. Place on a plate as you flour.
- 2. Place enough beef in bottom of dutch oven and brown on all sides - do not over crowd. As they brown, add them to the bottom of your crock pot. Keep browning until all meat is used. Salt and pepper your beef of desired.
- 3. Now, place onions and garlic in the same pan as you browned the beef in. Do not remove any of the browned bits - they will add flavor. Add a little more oil if needed and I also added the scraps of beef I cut from the cubes, it adds more flavor. Once onion is removed from pan, discard scraps. Brown the onions for just a few minutes - just until they begin to color.
- 4. Place the onions and garlic on top of the brown beef. Add the broth, Sherry, Worschestershire sauce, gravy master browning sauce and bouillon. Scrape any remaining browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring broth mixture to a boil and then set aside.
- 5. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and bay leaves atop the onions. Pour the broth over everything. Place lid on pot and turn to high. I cooked mine on high for 3 hours, then turned to low for 2 hours. I added the corn in the 4th hour of cooking.
- 6. Once meat and veggies are tender - if broth is not as thick as you like after stirring. I placed 1 tablespoon of corn starch in a small bowl with 1 tsp gravy master and a tablespoon of water. Mixed and stirred into the stew. Place lid back on and turn to high. Your crock pot may not cook as fast as mine, but mine thickened very quickly. I don't like a real thick gravy - so add as much thickener as you desire.
- 7. Taste and add additional seasoning if you desire...I didn't add anything, it was perfect to us. Ladle into bowls and enjoy with your favorite bread or muffins. I served mine with my Dill Gouda Buttermilk Muffins...was absolutely delicious dipped in those yummy juices.
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zohaib Aamir
[email protected]This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of beef, vegetables, and red wine.
Ian Masanja
[email protected]I love the way the beef and vegetables melt in your mouth in this stew. The gravy is also very flavorful and I always end up sopping it up with bread.
Md Eusuf hassan
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit. I always get requests for the recipe when I make this stew.
Edward Amoakohene
[email protected]I love the fact that this stew is made in the crock pot. It's so easy and convenient. I can just throw everything in the crock pot in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home from work.
Owethu Faramau
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. I always have some leftover beef after a roast or steak dinner and this stew is the perfect way to use it up.
Hina Amir
[email protected]This stew is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the crock pot and dinner is ready when I get home from work.
golden Love
[email protected]I made this stew for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best beef stew he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again.
Shan Ilahi
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of beef, vegetables, and red wine. I will definitely be making this again.
Faheem Haider
[email protected]I've made this stew several times and it's always delicious. I love the way the beef and vegetables melt in your mouth. The gravy is also very flavorful and I always end up sopping it up with bread.
Rashid Naz
[email protected]This is my go-to beef stew recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can throw everything in the crock pot in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home from work.
Tim Garland
[email protected]I made this stew for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe. The stew is easy to make and the ingredients are affordable. I will definitely be making this again.
Z3RO ARMOR
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. The beef was tender and juicy, the vegetables were cooked through but still had a bit of a bite, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. This is definitely a keeper!
Marion Allen
[email protected]This is the best beef stew I've ever had! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The gravy was also very flavorful and I loved the addition of the red wine. I will definitely be making this again.
Keabetswe Letsoalo
[email protected]I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The gravy was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
jacob milliner
[email protected]This beef stew is fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!