SIMPLE & DELICIOUS CROCKPOT BEEF STEW
There are plenty of recipes out there (really good recipes) that call for ingredients that "spice up" or "fancy up" a beef stew recipe. I'm a plain cook and I like to let the main ingredients flavor a recipe as much as possible just using salt & pepper as my seasonings. If you are looking for fancy, spiced up or a recipe that will take you more than 10 minutes to add to the crockpot -- please skip this one. If you are looking for a easy-to-make, simple, basic yet delicious beef stew and you are OK with the fact that it's able to stand on it's own without herbs, spices or ingredients you can't pronounce, then you may be interested in this one. Perfect for picky kids or someone who has never really cooked before.
Provided by The Simple Recipe D
Categories Stew
Time 8h10m
Yield 1 meal, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Basic Info about the ingredients:.
- This recipe is very forgiving -- so if you only have 3 potatoes, no biggie. The important thing is that you get what you have in a crockpot!
- Amount of beef is flexible -- just buy around amount called for and don't sweat being exact.
- All veggies need to be washed & cut into thick slices or chunks.
- Potatoes should be left UNPEELED. I prefer red potatoes because I always leave the peel on - Yukon Gold are also a good choice).
- Ready? Here Goes!
- Dump beef in crockpot.
- Dump thickly sliced carrots, thick chunks of potato, celery & onion in crockpot.
- Open can of diced tomatoes with the juice, pour on top of beef and veggies.
- Dump 1 cup water and about a palm-sized amount of salt in the crockpot and give it a bit of a stir.
- Set crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours. If it ends up cooking longer - no biggie. It won't hurt the stew.
- If you feel the stew is too liquid-- right before you get ready to serve, you can add 4 tablespoons of corn starch to about 1/2 cup of water until dissolved and pour over stew and stir until the broth thickens.
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Shan Arain
shan@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover beef. I'll definitely be making it again.
Anas Saoui
a-s60@hotmail.frI'm new to cooking and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the stew turned out great. I'll definitely be trying more recipes from this website.
MD Hasib Hasib
hasib_m57@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for beef stew. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and crusty bread.
Larry Hyatt
larry_h@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great comfort food recipe that's perfect for a cold winter day.
Adury Adury
a@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the stew and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables. It's a win-win!
Joesaiah Garduno
gardunojoesaiah36@aol.comI'm a vegetarian, but I made this recipe with tofu instead of beef. It was delicious! The tofu absorbed all of the flavors of the stew and it was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
ALONGE CHARLES
alongec@aol.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked that it wasn't too thick or too thin. It was just the right consistency.
Ssemanda Richard
s26@hotmail.comThis is the best crockpot beef stew recipe I've ever tried! The meat is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the red wine and Worcestershire sauce. It really gives the stew a rich flavor.
Curtis Travers
travers@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of beef stew, but I decided to try this recipe because it looked so easy. I was pleasantly surprised! The stew was so flavorful and the meat was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sandra Provenzano
provenzano_s79@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover beef. I usually make a big batch of beef stew on the weekend and then I have leftovers for lunch or dinner during the week. It's also a great recipe to freeze for later.
MeMe S
m.s@gmail.comI've made this beef stew recipe a few times now and it's always a hit with my family. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can just throw everything in the crockpot and let it do its thing.
martha mokwana
mokwana-m2@gmail.comThis crockpot beef stew recipe was a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. But this recipe was so easy to throw together in the morning and then I just let it cook all day while I was at work. When I came home, din