Beef Stew

Even though this recipe basically consists of nothing but canned or frozen vegetables, it is surprisingly good. It's very easy to prepare and let cook in your slow cooker. The most complicated part of the whole process is chopping an onion. If you feel so inclined, you can substitute fresh vegetables for any of the canned or frozen ingredients listed.

Also, if you are a vegetarian, you can omit the stew beef and make a splendid soup. Just add more vegetables and spices to your taste. A little garlic is a great addition to this recipe when making a hearty soup.

Lazy Day Beef Stew Slow Cooker Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pound stew beef
2 cans diced tomatoes, with juice
2 cans peeled potatoes, drained
1 can green beans, drained (or 1 small package frozen beans)
1 can corn, drained (or 1 small package frozen corn)
1 can carrot slices, drained (or 1 small package frozen carrots)
1 can sweet peas, drained (or 1 small package frozen peas)
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

There is no need for the stew beef to be thawed before adding it to the slow cooker. Just place it in the cooker and add all other ingredients at once. Mix ingredients together. Place lid on slow cooker. Using low setting, let stew cook for 7 to 8 hours.

Tip: This is a versatile and forgiving stew recipe. You can add or substitute any vegetables that you like. I'm very fond of adding lima and kidney beans to this slow cooker dish.

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