Crock Pot Beef Stew

Beef Stew is one of those comfort foods I never tire of.  Tender pieces of meat with loads of veggies cooked in a rich broth.  The aroma as the stew cooks is mouthwatering.   Wait until you taste this stew. Goodness in every bite.  Meat that is so tender it could melt in-your-mouth and veggies that are flavorful and cooked to perfection.   And the broth - so rich and delicious you need a piece of bread to mop up every drop.

This stew is cooked in a crock pot.  All of the ingredients are placed in the crock pot, stirred, and set on low to cook for 6-8 hours.  Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.  Ladle the stew into bowls, serve with a crusty piece of bread and enjoy:)




Crock Pot Beef Stew


Ingredients:
2 pounds Beef Chuck Short Ribs boneless
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup of quartered fresh mushrooms
1 cup frozen corn
3 red potatoes, diced

Directions:
1. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and place in the crock pot.  Mix onion powder, flour, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.  Pour over meat; stir to coat meat with flour mixture.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the crock pot.  Stir to mix well.  Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours or on HIGH 4-6 hours.
3. Stir stew before serving.  Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.  Serve.

Makes 6 servings