Beef Stew Night

I apologize, it's been awhile since I've posted a cooking post.  I've been forgetful or too tired to do a cook and blog, but that will change soon! I'm working the evening shift this week at work which means even though I can't enjoy dinner at home, I can still make dinner for the other girls with our handy dandy slow cooker! Last night, dinner was beef stew.  Not difficult at all, just a matter of chopping, peeling, searing, seasoning, and throwing into the pot!

Beef Stew in a Crock Pot
- 3 potatoes
- 4 carrots
- 1 onion in chunks
- 1lb of  cut up beef for stew
- flour for dredging of beef
- 1 can of stewed tomatoes
- beef stew seasoning packet
- beef broth (1 cup)
- a dash of worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- water

• Peel and cut into chunks potatoes, carrots, and onion.  Place on the side while you flour your beef and sear in pan.  Flouring allows the beef to thicken the stew while it is cooking in the slow cooker and searing gives the beef a nice crust.  
• Throw in all of your vegetables, the meat, beef broth, seasonings, worcestershire sauce, and extra water if there looks to not be enough liquid and stir so that everything is well mixed.
• Turn slow cooker on to high setting and let cook for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender. 

Everything ready to go!

Turn on the the cooker and let it go!

Yummy!

Easy enough to make and very filling.  You can adjust the amount of vegetables and meat you use, but then also adjust so that you have enough liquid in the slow cooker.  Burning can happen if there is not enough, but that should not be a problem with all the vegetables producing some amount of moisture as well.  The beef was tender and the carrots and potatoes as well.  I love how the slow cooker can make meld all the flavors of the seasonings together and create a delicious meal. More to come, bon appetit!