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favorite beef stew

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Dawn Whitted
@dawn01
Spearfish, SD

With the weather cooling down this recipe worked it's way into my kitchen today. The recipe probably came from a little inspiration from dad, an old recipe book and flavors that I think of in the early Fall.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For favorite beef stew

  • 2 lb
    beef sirloin tip roast, cubed
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 c
    water, cold *or 1c water & 1c beer* see step 6
  • 6 md
    red potatoes
  • 4 stick
    celery ribs
  • 3-4
    carrots, chopped
  • 1 lg
    yellow onion
  • 1 pkg
    dry onion soup mix
  • 1
    bay leaf, dried
  • 1 can
    stewed tomatoes, broken/cut up
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1/2 c
    water, cold
  • Pinch
    salt & black pepper to taste

How To Make favorite beef stew

  • 1
    Preheat large crockpot on low heat. Preheat large skillet on medium/high heat on stovetop with oil.
  • 2
    Cut beef into 1 1/4 inch cubes, In large mixing bowl combine beef cubes, worcestershire sauce, italian seasoning, garlic powder and red pepper flake. Let soak for a few minutes then dredge the beef tips in flour to coat liberally.
  • 3
    Brown beef in heated skillet for approximately 5-7 minutes stirring so that all sides are browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  • 4
    While pan is still hot deglaze with 1C water. Scrape drippings from the bottom of the skillet and add the drippings to the preheated crockpot.
  • 5
    Peel and dice the carrots, peel and half the onion and slice, chop celery, dice the potatoes (peeling is optional). If potatoes are russets I prefer to peel them.
  • 6
    Add the vegetables to the crockpot. Add the beef, stewed tomatoes, the second cup of water, dry onion soup mix, and bay leaf, cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. *I replace 1C of the water in this recipe with beer and it really amps it up!
  • 7
    The flour dusted on the beef in step 2 usually thickens this stew enough but If you need to thicken a bit - 30 minutes prior to serving combine corn starch and 1/2C cold water add to the bubbling stew broth. Should be like a gravy sauce when served.
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