Best Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients for Best Crock Pot Beef Stew

• Boneless Beef Shoulder
• White Potatoes
• Carrots
• Celery
• Onions
• Diced Tomatoes With Juice
• Au Jus Mix
• 1 tsp salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• Dried Thyme

How to Make Best Crock Pot Beef Stew

1. Cut 2 lbs beef stew meat into 1-inch cubes, trimming away excess fat.
2. Place the following vegetables in the bottom of a large (6-quart or larger) crock pot: 2 large carrots (chopped), 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 1 large onion (chopped).
3. Layer the cubed beef evenly over the vegetables.
4. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp dried thyme.
5. Sprinkle 1 packet (1 ounce) of au jus gravy mix evenly over the beef and vegetables.
6. Pour one (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes over everything.
7. Cook on high for 1 hour, then reduce to low for 6 hours.
8. Gently stir and cook for an additional 45 minutes to allow flavors to meld.