Slow Cooker Stew
June 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy, Easy Miscellaneous Recipes, Main Course, Supper
| Slow Cooker Stew - This family style beef stew slow cooks all day, flooding the entire house with it’s savory scent. Crockpots seem to have a way of making everything taste better, the flavors come together and blend in a way that is unique to this appliance.
Prep Time: 20 mins |
Ingredients to make Slow Cooker Stew
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, not oil packed
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
12 new potatoes, approx 1 1/2 pounds
1 medium onion, in 8 wedges
8 ounce bag baby-cut carrots
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions to make Slow Cooker Stew
Step 1:Rehydrate tomatoes as directed on package; drain and coarsely chop. Mix tomatoes and remaning ingredients except 1/4 cup water and the flour in 3 1/2 to 4 quart Crock Pot . Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8-9 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender.
Step 2:Mix 1/4 cup water and the flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Cover and cook on High heat setting 10-15 minutes longer or unitl slightly thickened. Remove bay leaf.