Beef Stew in slowcooker

Beef Stew in slowcooker
 
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Ingredients
  • 1.25 lbs stewing beef, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (15 oz) can no salt added diced tomatoes
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped into large pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 10 small potatoes (~1.5 lbs), halved
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add beef to skillet and brown the meat, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Add tomatoes to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the onions, garlic, celery, carrots and potatoes.
  6. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the vegetables and then add the beef and any accumulated drippings.
  7. Pour beef broth over the beef and vegetables.
  8. Add the bay leaves.
  9. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
  10. About 20 minutes before serving, add the peas, salt and pepper.
  11. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  12. Yields 6 servings (about 1½ heaping cups each)

 

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