Crock Pot Beef Stew
By: Michelle La Clair
Published: Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 4:58pm

Ingredients




1 1/2 pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or bacon grease
4 mediums carrots, sliced
4 mediums white potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water

Preparation

1 In a skillet, brown meat in hot oil. 2 Layer carrots, potatoes, onion and browned meat in crock pot. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and spices. 3 Pour broth and the 1 cup water over all. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. 4 Half an hour before serving, remove bay leaves.

About


You can use all 3 cups broth vs. using the water.