Beef Stew

This is another one of my favorite crock pot recipes which is quite easy to make as long as you are sure to start it in the morning since it requires simmering for 9 - 10 hours. However, after this long simmer you get a tender beef stew that is much better than the canned variety.

This recipe requires a bunch of prep work, but once completed the only remaining step is serving and enjoying. First, cut up your steak into 1" cubes. Add to crock pot.

Next, cut up a red pepper into small squares and add to the pot.

Then 3-4 whole carrots need to be cut up into bit size pieces which are tossed into the crock pot.

The second to last ingredient that needs to be cut is 2 - 3 onions. As with all the ingredients they can be adjusted to your personal preference.

Finally cut up 4 or so potatoes and add them to the pot. You can choose to peel them or leave the skin on.

Once all the cutting is finished a can of beef broth needs to be added as well as oregano, paprika, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper and water.

Turn crock pot on low and cook for 9-10 hours. I find it helps to stir the pot every so many hours, but I don't feel like this is entirely necessary.

When the stew is done simmering add a gravy packet to thicken it up. Here is the final result after a few bowls were enjoyed.

Recipe

4 potatoes
3-4 onions
4 carrots
1 red pepper
1-2 pounds of stew beef
1 can of beef broth
0.5 teaspoons of oregano
0.25 teaspoons of paprika
1 tablespoon of parsley
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon of salt
1/8 teaspoons of black pepper
3 tablespoons of water
1 gravy mix packet