Ultimate Cold Weather Beef Stew

by - June 10, 2024

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This hearty beef stew is perfect for warming up on chilly days. The beef becomes incredibly tender after slow cooking in a rich, flavorful sauce.


#### Ingredients:

- **2 pounds beef stew meat**

- **½ cup all-purpose flour**

- **1 tablespoon seasoning salt**

- **2 tablespoons olive oil**

- **½ teaspoon black pepper**

- **1 large onion**, diced

- **2 bay leaves**

- **¼ cup Worcestershire sauce**

- **2 cups water**

- **2 heaping teaspoons beef demi-glace** (or beef Swanson Flavor Boost)

- **4 medium to large red-skinned potatoes**, washed & diced

- **3 large carrots**, peeled & sliced

- **1 stalk celery**, diced


#### Directions:


1. **Coat the Beef:**

   - Place the beef stew meat in a resealable plastic bag along with the flour and seasoning salt. Shake until the meat is evenly coated.


2. **Brown the Meat:**

   - Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

   - Add the floured stew meat to the skillet and brown on all sides. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the browned meat to the bottom of a slow cooker. Season with black pepper.


3. **Sauté the Onions:**

   - In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion for about 2 minutes. Do not clean the skillet beforehand; the browned bits add flavor.

   - Transfer the sautéed onions to the slow cooker.


4. **Prepare the Broth:**

   - Pour the Worcestershire sauce, water, and beef demi-glace (or Swanson Flavor Boost) into the skillet. Whisk to combine, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Turn off the heat and set aside.


5. **Add Vegetables:**

   - Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, diced celery, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.


6. **Combine Everything:**

   - Pour the broth mixture from the skillet into the slow cooker, covering the meat and vegetables.


7. **Cook the Stew:**

   - Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.


8. **Serve:**

   - Before serving, remove the bay leaves.

   - Serve the stew hot, ideally with a crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.


Enjoy this rich and comforting beef stew that is perfect for a cold day!

 

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