Growing up we ate a lot of stew. It was on the menu often. It was one of my dad’s favorite ways to eat beef, so we had it frequently.
For a long time I did not like stew. I think I ate too much of it growing up, but my husband loves it, so I find myself now cooking it.
I have realized what a great meal it is for feeding a family. It is a meal in one. Meat, potatoes, and vegetables all served together. Meals like that are perfect for busy families.
One of my favorite ways right now to cook stew is in the crockpot. My mom did not have a crockpot until I was older, but if she would have had one when I was growing up, I am sure she would have used it for stew.
Using a crockpot for stew makes it so easy. You can start this in the morning and by 6:00 you will have a healthy and hearty meal waiting for you.
Slow Cooked Beef Stew
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes ( you can also use another cheaper type cut of meat)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ( I now use a gf flour blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 4 carrots, sliced
In a bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. Add meat and stir to coat. Place in meat mixture in crockpot and add garlic, paprika, worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, and carrots. Cover, and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours.
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I make beef stew almost exactly the same way, only I always add frozen corn and peas in an effort to eat more veggies.
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Could I ask what gf flour blend you use? Thanks!
@Colleen, Really it is whatever I have on hand. I have tried several and not found one that I really like so it varies. What I have right now is Bob’s Red Mill, which works in a recipe like this, but has too much of a bean taste for most things I think.
I grew up with stew as well, but my father used to say that it’s a shame we have to have stew before we can have meat pie. He LOVED meat pie and Mom would make two huge pies out of the leftover stew; one for dinner the second night and the other to freeze for the future. I have to admit, there’s just something about a meat pie that beats stew any day. LOL But, boy, does it ever make the house smell good while it’s cooking!
How many does this serve? I am considering making it for a dinner party we are having this week.
It serves my family of five with enough left for my husband’s lunch the next day. So I would say 6, but that depends on what you are serving with it and if they are adults or kids.
Thanks so much. We are a family of 6, but 2 of the little ones together eat as much as 1 adult, so this is perfect. I will double it so we have enough for our guests
Do you think I could cut up a chuck roast (on sale) to use instead of the stew meat?
Yes, I think that would work fine. In fact I have done it before, just be sure to trim off some of the fat from the chuck roast as those sometimes tend to be fatty. I hope that helps.