Basic Beef Stew Very Hearty Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Beef Stew Very Hearty

• Beef Bouillon Cubes
• Warm Water
• All Purpose Flour
• Seasoning Salt
• Garlic Salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• Stew Meat
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped

How to Make Basic Beef Stew Very Hearty

1. In a small bowl, dissolve 2 beef bouillon cubes in 1 cup of warm water.
2. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon paprika.
3. Add 2 lbs of beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, to the bag. Seal and shake to coat the meat evenly.
4. Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add the contents of the bag to the slow cooker.
5. Add 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and 2 bay leaves.
6. Slowly pour 4 cups of beef broth over the beef mixture. Add 1 large chopped onion, 2 lbs peeled and cubed potatoes, 1 lb peeled and chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks.
7. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
8. Before serving, stir gently to combine all ingredients. Remove bay leaves.