Hearty Beef Stew
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This hearty, classic beef stew is one of my favorite meals to make on a rainy day.
Beef Stew
Author/Source:
Pam @ Onceamonthmom.com
Ingredients:
- 3 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 4 cups potatoes, chopped
- 1.5 cups onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds stew meat, cubed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (14 ounces) beef broth
- salt to taste
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high 4-5 hours or low 8-10 hours. Remove bay leaf. Serve.
*Note: I like to add frozen peas right before I serve. It adds freshness and color, as well as cooling the stew down a bit.
Freezing Directions:
After cooking in slow cooker, allow to cool, then portion into freezer containers. Seal, label, and freeze. To serve: Reheat in microwave or on stovetop until heated through.
Servings: 8
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i’m concerned about freeing this meal… will the pototes hold up, or become mush?
i meant freezing! ot freeing… ugh!
We have done it many, many times before. The best thing to do is to make sure the potatoes are at the bottom of the bag, covered in liquid. Yukon Gold are the best potatoes to use as well.
Do you freeze this in one large bag, or do you freeze it in individual servings?
You can do either, whichever would work best for you. If you are freezing it AFTER cooking it, individual would likely be best.
Can you assemble all the raw ingredients in a bag and then freeze before cooking? When ready to serve, defrost and put in slow cooker?
You could, but leave out the potatoes as raw potatoes don’t freeze well. You could add those to the slow cooker the day you cook though!
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What size slow cooker do I need for this recipe? Mine is only 4qt and I’m thinking it might be too small…
This is a big recipe, if you think it might not fit then you could half all the ingredients and make it for 4 servings and it will definitely fit.
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Hi, this looks really good! How long can you keep it in the freezer?
I would say up to six months.
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I put this in the crockpot this morning at 7:00 and it was ready when I came home for lunch at 1:00. Super easy recipe I will make it again. Note: I used plain russet potatoes, peeled, and they were totally in tact. Found you on Pinterest!