Ingredients:
- 3-4 pounds of beef, cut into cubes
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4-6 carrots, diced
- 3 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for browning)
Instructions:
- Brown the Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Brown the beef cubes in the skillet on all sides. Once browned, transfer them to the crockpot.
- Prepare Vegetables:
- Add chopped onions, diced carrots, cubed potatoes, and minced garlic to the crockpot.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot:
- Pour beef stock into the crockpot, ensuring it covers the ingredients. Adjust with more stock if necessary.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, dried rosemary, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
- Cook in Crockpot:
- Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender. Alternatively, you can set it to high and cook for 3-4 hours.
- Adjust Seasoning:
- About halfway through the cooking time, taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce as desired.
- Serve:
- Ladle the beef stew into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley for added freshness.
Using a crockpot allows you to set it and forget it, making this beef stew with root vegetables a convenient and delicious meal for any day. I hope you and your family enjoy this recipe as much as mine.
Fun twist: You can switch out potatoes in the stew and make mashed potatoes instead. Bon appétit!
