Ingredients for Barbecue Beef Stew
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons hot oil
- 1 large onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can undrained crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Hot cooked rice (for serving)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Mashed potatoes (for serving)
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How to Make Barbecue Beef Stew
- In a large skillet, brown 2 lbs beef stew meat in 2 tablespoons of hot oil over medium-high heat. Brown on all sides.
- Drain off excess fat from the skillet.
- Place 1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, in your crockpot.
- Place the browned beef on top of the vegetables.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add 2 cups beef broth, 1 (28 ounce) can undrained crushed tomatoes, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, and 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Turn the crockpot to high.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup cold water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the stew.
- Cover and cook on high until the stew has thickened and is bubbly, stirring occasionally (about 15-20 minutes).
- Serve hot over cooked rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
38 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
18g
Carbs
5g
