Beef Stew in a Crockpot

This beef stew recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember.  I cook this for my family and they just devour it.  There is such a richness to it.  I have never changed this recipe other than putting it in a crockpot.

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Beef Stew in a Crockpot

Author Catherine's Plates

Ingredients

• 1 lb stew meat cubed
• 1/4 cup Flour for searing meat
• 1 TBS Salt & Pepper for searing meat
• 1 TBS olive oil for searing meat
• 4-6 medium Red Potatoes diced
• 2 stalks Celery diced
• 4 carrots diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Yellow Onion diced
• 1 TBS minced garlic
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 1 can Tomato Sauce
• 1 can sweet peas drained

Instructions

• Optional Step: Searing stew meat for a richer flavor and color.
• Add flour, salt & pepper to Ziploc bag. Toss stew meat into bag and mix well.
• Add olive oil to large skillet and heat to a medium high. Add flour covered stew meat and sear on both sides.
• Place in bottom of crockpot.
• Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to crockpot.
• Add garlic, salt & pepper.
• Add peas, beef broth, tomato sauce, and bay leaf. Mix well.
• Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 6-7 hours.
• Taste, add salt & pepper if needed.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Serve & Enjoy.