Easy Crock pot meal!
There is nothing better to eat on chilly days than this yummy beef stew! It doesn’t take very long to prep and the crock pot cooks it all for you!
~Ingredients~
2 packages (1 ounce, each) dry onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 pounds beef stew meat, or a boneless beef roast, cut in 1-inch pieces
5 medium potatoes peeled and diced
2 to 3 cups baby carrots
1 small yellow onion chopped
2 cans (10 ounces, each) cream of celery soup
1 cup ketchup *(you can substitute tomato sauce if you don't like ketchup)
Let’s make it!👩🏼🍳
•In a large plastic bag, combine the dry onion soup mix and paprika. Add in meat and shake the bag to coat meat with the seasonings. (You may have to do that step in two batches, for all the meat to fit)
•Once your meat is coated, spread out evenly into a greased crock pot. Top meat evenly with the diced potatoes, carrots and onion.
•Mix the cream of celery soup and ketchup in a small bowl. Pour mixture over the meat and vegetables.
•Cover crock pot with lid. Cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours or until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Stir to combine everything then serve.
Crock pot meals are a great way to simplify cooking, especially during the colder months when you crave hearty dishes. This easy beef stew recipe uses simple ingredients like onion soup mix, beef, potatoes, carrots, and cream of celery soup, ensuring comfort in every bite. The beauty of crock pot cooking lies in its flexibility; you can substitute or add your favorite vegetables and seasonings to customize the stew to your taste. For an even richer flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce. A tip to enhance the dish is to brown the beef before adding it to the crock pot. This extra step adds depth to the flavor, giving your stew that oven-roasted quality! Plus, cooking in a crock pot allows you to set it and forget it, freeing up your time for other activities. After 7 to 8 hours of slow cooking, you'll have a savory beef stew that fills the house with a mouthwatering aroma, beckoning family and friends to gather around the dinner table.