Apple juice and bacon make this a flavorful recipe for beef stew, and it's packed with vegetables. Serve this beef stew with crusty bread or rolls for a delicious everyday meal.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds lean stewing beef, cut in bit-size pieces
- 2 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (about 5 or 6 medium potatoes), diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1 1/2 cups diced rutabaga or turnip, or add another potato and another carrot
- 1 cup frozen pearl onions
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, optional
Preparation:
Cook bacon, beef, and onions a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and bacon is cooked. Put the beef and onions in the slow cooker with the bacon, beef broth, apple cider, potatoes, carrots, celery, rutabaga (if using), pearl onions, bay leaf, rosemary, and pepper. Cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours. Combine flour with cold water to form a smooth mixture. Stir into the beef mixture, turn to HIGH, and continue cooking for 15 minutes longer. Stir in parsley, if using.
Serves 4 to 6.
Serves 4 to 6.
