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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

6 servings

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Prepare this in the morning and let it cook all day, so that you can enjoy a healthy and hearty dinner as soon as you walk in the door. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Montana State University Extension Service (public domain), via myplate.food

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • salt and pepper — optional, to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon — 2 cubes
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, sliced
  • add herbs as desired (bay leaf, basil, oregano, etc.) — optional

Method

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place meat in slow cooker.
  3. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and pour over meat; stir to coat.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.
  6. Stir stew thoroughly before serving.
  7. If using bay leaf, discard before serving.

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