Classic Beef Stew

Melissa Hartwig

A hearty nourishing stew that will satisfy the hungriest eaters.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 sesrvings

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.

Keyword beef, olive oil, slow cooker, stew