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<\/p>\nIf you are looking for a delicious comfort meal, you are going to love this Slow Cooker Beef Stew. It is incredibly easy to make. With such a simple recipe, this dinner can be started first thing in the morning and will be ready by dinner time.<\/p>\n
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This slow cooker beef stew has everything you are looking for in your favorite comfort food. This beef stew is healthy and filling. Packed with vegetables, this beef stew is going to become one of your favorite recipes.<\/p>\n
When you are making slow cooker beef stew, you want to sear all of the sides. This gives the beef a richer flavor. However, you can put the meat in the slow cooker without searing it. The liquid in the recipe will continue to cook the meat even if it is put into the slow cooker cold. However, you should always cook beef at room temperature.<\/p>\n
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For the most part, you can not over cook the beef in the beef stew when you are slow cooking it in the slow cooker. However, you can overcook the vegetables. You want to stick to the suggested cook time when making this slow cooker beef stew recipe.<\/p>\n
While there are many types of seasoning that can go into slow cooker beef stew, my go to seasoning are<\/p>\n
If you can not find the Slap Ya Mama Seasoning, you can use a Cajun seasoning or make your own.<\/p>\n
If you have a certain type of seasoning that you prefer, you can easily swap the seasoning to flavors you like. A bay leave will also work well in this beef stew.<\/p>\n
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Traditional stew meat is a tough cut of meat which is why it is perfect for cooking low and slow. While the beef is cooking in the slow cooker it is soaking up the flavor and juices of the liquid of the stew. When you cook the beef stew in the slow cooker the meat gets tender and will fall apart in your mouth.<\/p>\n
This slow cooker beef stew is perfect for using as a freezer meal. Make a large batch of beef stew and freeze half of it. Once the beef stew has cooled, you can move it to an airtight container or a freezer bag and then store it in the freezer. The stew will stay good for up to 6 months.<\/p>\n
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When you are reheating beef stew, whether it is from the refrigerator or the freezer, you can reheat it on the stove top in a large pot or you can reheat it in the microwave. When I am reheating a larger portion, I like to use the stove, while when I am making a smaller portion I will use the microwave.<\/p>\n
(Actual measurements are in the recipe card below.)<\/p>\n
Making this beef stew is easy because everything\u00a0 gets put into a crock pot and the crock pot does all the work!<\/p>\n
In a large skillet or cask iron pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat.<\/p>\n
Using a large size baggie, add flour, spices and black pepper, seal and shake to mix. Add about half of the beef into bag, seal and shake to coat.<\/p>\n
Remove the beef from the bag and add to skillet. Brown the meat on all sides then repeat process with the remaining butter and beef.<\/p>\n
While browning the beef, peel and slice carrots, cube potatoes, slice celery, dice bell pepper and dice onions.<\/p>\n
Spray slow cooker with a non stick spray and then add vegetables to bottom. Once meat has browned, add on top of vegetables followed by Rotel\u00ae, diced tomatoes and beef broth. Cover and cook on high for 7-8 hours, low for 10-12 hours or until meat is tender. In the last hour of cooking, add green beans, peas and corn, stir and continue cooking until vegetables are hot. In a small bowl, add water and corn starch, stir and then add to slow cooker. Stir. Serve with biscuits and enjoy!<\/p>\n
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Crock Pot BBQ Style Pork Ribs<\/strong><\/a> – Pork ribs that are covered in BBQ sauce and cooked for 6-8 hours until tender. These ribs are fall off the bone delicious!<\/p>\n Slow Cooker Beef Shoulder Roast<\/a> <\/strong>– An easy, delicious, and tender beef roast that is loaded with potatoes, carrots, corn, and other vegetables.<\/p>\n Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>– The easiest chicken that you will ever make. Delicious chicken breast that is loaded with cheese. There’s nothing better than that!<\/p>\n
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