It is that time of year for deliciously warm comfort foods to stick to our bones and keep us warm. This is one of the many reasons why I love this season. Today I am sharing my own yummy crock pot beef stew recipe with all of you. It takes a little bit of preparation, but I promise it is worth it!

You will need:

2 lbs. beef stew meat

6-7 red potatoes

1 whole onion

1/2 lbs. baby carrots

2 packs beef stock flavor

2 beef bouillon cubes

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1/4 Worcestershire sauce

6 cups water

2 bay leaves

Stew Beef Flour seasoning:

1 cup flour

2 Tbsp. seasoned salt

1 Tbsp. Adobo

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1) Combine all of your stew beef flour seasoning in a large Ziploc bag and shake to mix together. Add your two pounds of stew beef to the bag and shake until the beef stew pieces are generously coated. Heat your first tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat and wait for the oil to get hot. Add half of your beef stew meat to the pan (or however much will NOT overcrowd the pan) and brown on all sides. Repeat until all of the beef is browned and place your browned stew beef at the bottom of the crock pot.

2) In the same pot, saute your onions and place them on top of the browned beef stew meat.

3) Cut your potatoes into quarters and place them on top of the beef and onions in the crock pot. Layer your carrots on top of the potatoes

4) In the same pot you used to brown you meat and saute your onions; on medium high heat combine the: water, Worcestershire sauce, beef flavored packs, and beef bouillon cubes until it all melts together. Once it has all melted pour it over all of the ingredients in the crock pot.

5) Add your bay leaves to the top and set your crock pot on high. Let your stew cook for at least 8 hours.

Enjoy your meal! 🙂

Brie <3

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