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Hearty Beef Stew

Pieces of beef and vegetables slow cooked in thick yummy gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cubed
  • 4 carrots chunked
  • 3 potatoes cubed
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp flour

Method
 

  1. Toss the beef cubes in flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Layer the beef, carrots, potatoes, and onion in the crockpot.
  3. Pour in the beef broth.
  4. Cover and cook on low 8 hours until the beef is tender.
  5. Stir well to thicken the gravy, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  6. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Browning the beef first is optional but adds extra depth of flavor.