Simple Beef Stew

Just a simple beef and veg stew, no spuds added, but you could definitely serve this over some nice and buttery mashed potatoes.

 Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs stewing beef, cut in cubes

2 tbsps vegetable oil

28 oz can diced tomatoes

1 cup beef broth or onion soup mix and water

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp smoked paprika

2 tsps worcestershire sauce

1 tsp dry thyme

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups diced carrots

1 1/2 cups diced parsnip

1 tbsp corn starch

2 tbsps cold water

Brown beef in hot oil in batches, 1-2 minutes per side, then add garlic. Stir together before adding the diced tomatoes and broth to deglaze the pan.

Add paprika, thyme, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, carrots and parsnip and pour everything into a slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low  7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

I left the juices as is, but if you want to thicken it mix the cornstarch and cold water together then stir into the stew. Cook on high for 30 minutes to an hour until thickened.

Great with these 20 minute baking powder biscuits!

https://hotandcoldrunningmom.blogspot.com/2021/02/20-minute-baking-powder-biscuits.html

 

Serves 6