Hearty, comforting, full of flavor, this slow cooker beef stew is a staple in my house. It is unbelievably easy to prepare and the meal is wholeheartedly satisfying.
Ingredients
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb stewing beef, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
3 medium sized potatoes, cubed
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups beef stock
4 cloves of garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
cilantro (optional)
Preparation
1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt and ground black pepper together.
2. Coat beef with the flour mixture and put it in a crock pot with all the veggies and bay leaf together.
3. In the same bowl, add beef stock, pressed garlic, Worcestershire sauce and paprika. Stir and then pour it over all the ingredients in the crock pot.
4. Cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
5. Garnish with a few cilantro leaves if you like and serve immediately.
Credit: Foodista