Better Than Homemade Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipes

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl mix together the flour, paprika, salt and pepper; put meat cubes into gallon-size zip bag and shake beef in bag to coat.
• 2. Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and sauté coated beef in oil to sear, until just brown all over the outside (still bloody inside is OK). Then put the meat into the slow cooker.
• 3. In a small bowl or shaker, mix the beef broth with the worcestershire, and add the red wine. Pour into hot skillet to deglaze, then pour over beef in cooker.
• 4. Add the chopped onion, potatoes and carrots and garlic to slow cooker; cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours, or on high 4 to 6 hours.

Steps:

• Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Steps:

• Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
• Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.