Classic Beef Stew in a Crock Pot

Classic Beef Stew in a Crock Pot

piątek, 24 stycznia 2014

Classic Beef Stew in a Crock Pot

Time: 4 hrs 35 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bottom round steaks, well trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 large onions, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 large potatoes, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 lb baby carrots
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Directions

• 1 Put the flour in a large Ziploc bag.
• 2 Add the beef and seal.
• 3 Toss to lightly coat the beef.
• 4 Heat a few tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 5 Brown the meat in small batches, adding more oil as necessary.
• 6 Transfer to the slow cooker.
• 7 Add the onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
• 8 Stir in the tomato paste and coat the onions then transfer to the slow cooker.
• 9 Pour the wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits and then add to the slow cooker.
• 10 Stir in the potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, thyme, and bay leaf.
• 11 Cover and cook on low heat for 7 1/2 hours or on high for 4 hours.
• 12 Add the peas and heat through before serving.