Barbecue Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients for Barbecue Beef Stew

• Beef Stew Meat
• Cooking Oil
• Onion
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups beef broth
• Tomatoes
• Mushroom Stems And Pieces
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Cooked Rice

How to Make Barbecue Beef Stew

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