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rustic crock pot beef stew - cassies way ~

(5 ratings)
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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

I've made many stews in my day, but I think I outdid myself today. I added as I went along, with what I had and it turned out wonderful. One of the best stews I ever ate. My family would agree, I thought they were going to lick their bowls...LOL! Enjoy! My photos

(5 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For rustic crock pot beef stew - cassies way ~

  • 2 1/2 lb
    chuck roast - trimmed and cubed
  • vegetable
    oil - as much as needed to brown beef
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    season salt
  • 2
    onions - cut into chunks
  • 3 clove
    garlic, sliced
  • 32 oz
    beef broth
  • 1/4 c
    each - sherry and worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    better than buillon beef flavor
  • 1 tsp
    gravy master - optional
  • kosher
    salt & pepper
  • 5
    carrots - peeled and chunked - at least 1 inch pieces
  • 5 md
    idaho potatoes - washed & unpeeled, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces - not too small or will be mushy before the rest is cooked
  • 3 - 4 stalk
    celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 c
    frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp
    corn starch - if wanting to thicken more - optional
  • 1 tsp
    gravy master

How To Make rustic crock pot beef stew - cassies way ~

  • 1
    I made this in my 7 quart crock pot...I think it would fit a 5 - 6 quart as well. In a dutch oven - add enough oil to cover bottom of pan. Turn heat to medium. Add the flour to a plastic zip lock bag, along with season salt. Add beef to bag, making sure not to over crowd, so to get an even covering of flour. Place on a plate as you flour.
  • 2
    Place enough beef in bottom of dutch oven and brown on all sides - do not over crowd. As they brown, add them to the bottom of your crock pot. Keep browning until all meat is used. Salt and pepper your beef of desired.
  • 3
    Now, place onions and garlic in the same pan as you browned the beef in. Do not remove any of the browned bits - they will add flavor. Add a little more oil if needed and I also added the scraps of beef I cut from the cubes, it adds more flavor. Once onion is removed from pan, discard scraps. Brown the onions for just a few minutes - just until they begin to color.
  • 4
    Place the onions and garlic on top of the brown beef. Add the broth, Sherry, Worschestershire sauce, gravy master browning sauce and bouillon. Scrape any remaining browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring broth mixture to a boil and then set aside.
  • 5
    Add the potatoes, carrots, celery and bay leaves atop the onions. Pour the broth over everything. Place lid on pot and turn to high. I cooked mine on high for 3 hours, then turned to low for 2 hours. I added the corn in the 4th hour of cooking.
  • 6
    Once meat and veggies are tender - if broth is not as thick as you like after stirring. I placed 1 tablespoon of corn starch in a small bowl with 1 tsp gravy master and a tablespoon of water. Mixed and stirred into the stew. Place lid back on and turn to high. Your crock pot may not cook as fast as mine, but mine thickened very quickly. I don't like a real thick gravy - so add as much thickener as you desire.
  • 7
    Taste and add additional seasoning if you desire...I didn't add anything, it was perfect to us. Ladle into bowls and enjoy with your favorite bread or muffins. I served mine with my Dill Gouda Buttermilk Muffins...was absolutely delicious dipped in those yummy juices.
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