Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

1. 1Toss the beef cubes with the flour, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
2. 2Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer it to the slow cooker (browning is optional but improves flavor).
3. 3Add the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker with the beef.
4. 4Stir together the broth, tomato paste, and thyme, then pour it over the beef and vegetables.
5. 5Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef and vegetables are tender.
6. 6Stir in the frozen peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking and season with additional salt and pepper before serving.

Comments

Loading comments…