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Warm, hearty, nourishing and with a simple addition, able to get you high as a kite, this slow cooker beef stew is sure to become a household favourite.
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Classic Beef Stew
A hearty nourishing stew that will satisfy the hungriest eaters.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4" pieces
- 4 med carrots, peeled and sliced 1" thick
- 8 baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1 med yellow onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- .5 tsp salt
- .5 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups beef broth or mushroom broth
- 2 cups vegetable juice
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari/soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tapioca flour optional to thicken stew
- infused olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook in batches if necessary, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.2 tbsp olive oil
- Transfer the beef to a 4 quart slow cooker. Add all the ingredients except the tapioca powder, stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef and vegetables are tender.1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4" pieces, 4 med carrots, peeled and sliced 1" thick, 8 baby red potatoes, quartered, 1 med yellow onion, cut into thin wedges, 2 cloves garlic, minced, .5 tsp salt, .5 tsp black pepper, 1 bay leaf, 2 cups beef broth, 2 cups vegetable juice, 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- If using the tapioca flour, turn the slow cooker to high if using the low setting. In a small bowl, stir together the tapioca flour and 2 tablespoons water. Stir into the stew. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.2 tbsp tapioca flour
Notes
Add quarters mushrooms if desired which works beautifully if opting for the mushroom broth.
Stir in the desired amount of infused olive oil to each bowl before serving.
Instant Pot Variation: follow the directions in the first step, using a 6 quart Instant Pot instead of a skillet, selecting Saute and adjusting to High. In the second step, add the ingredients to the beef in the Instant Pot and lock the lid in place. Select Manual and cook at high pressure for 25 minutes. Use natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release. Continue with the last step, selecting Saute and adjusting to High on the Instant Pot.
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Marge
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