Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Prepare this in the morning and let it cook all day, so that you can enjoy a healthy and hearty dinner as soon as you walk in the door.

Prep 15 minCook 105 minTotal 120 minUpdated Jul 3, 2026120 minHigh Protein

Prepare this in the morning and let it cook all day, so that you can enjoy a healthy and hearty dinner as soon as you walk in the door.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Stew meat (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 1/4 cup Flour, all purpose
  • 1/4 tsp Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 oz Beef bouillon (2 cubes)
  • 1 piece(s) Garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 piece(s) Carrots, sliced
  • 3 piece(s) Potatoes, diced
  • 1 piece(s) Onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Celery, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Herbs as desired

Instructions

  1. Place meat in slow cooker.
  2. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and pour over meat; stir to coat.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.
  5. Stir stew thoroughly before serving. If using bay leaf, discard before serving.

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Storage

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