The Ultimate Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of beef stew meat
• ½ cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp of seasoning salt
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 bay leaves
• ¼ cup of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups of water
• 2 heaping teaspoons of beef demi-glace (or Swanson Flavor Boost beef)
• 4 medium to large red-skinned potatoes, washed and diced
• 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 stalk of celery, diced

Instructions:

1. In a resealable plastic bag, toss the beef stew meat with flour and seasoning salt until evenly coated.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured stew meat to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the browned meat to the bottom of a slow cooker. Season with black pepper.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion for 2 minutes until translucent. Do not clean the skillet between steps to retain flavor. Transfer the sautéed onions to the slow cooker.
4. Pour Worcestershire sauce and water into the slow cooker. Add bay leaves and beef demi-glace, stirring to combine.
5. Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and diced celery to the slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are submerged in the liquid.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
7. Once cooked, discard bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve hot and enjoy the rich flavors of this delicious beef stew!

Bon Appétit!