Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat; 3 cups beef broth; 3 cups mixed vegetables; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Salt and black pepper

crockpot · Beef · 375 min · Serves 6

Tender beef and vegetables in a rich, hearty broth

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 3 cups beef broth
• 3 cups mixed vegetables
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and black pepper

Method

1. Cut 2 lbs beef stew meat into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet and brown beef on all sides (5 minutes). 3. Transfer beef to slow cooker and add 3 cups beef broth. 4. Add 3 cups chopped vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onion, celery) and 2 bay leaves. 5. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until beef is very tender. 6. Remove bay leaves and serve hot with crusty bread.