Foodie Friday! - Crockpot Beef Stew

Another cold spell has stuck around and between being busy running to appointments and work my crockpot has come in handy.  I love letting it cook while I work so at the end of the day I can enjoy dinner and relax with Michael. 

This week I made beef stew. 

 Here's what you will need:

Crockpot Beef Stew

1 packet Crockery Gourmet Seasoning Mix For Beef

2 cups water

1-2 pounds stew meat

4 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces

4 stalks of celery, cut into bite-size pieces

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces.

Combine the packet of seasoning mix with the water and set aside. Put meat in the crockpot and add carrots, celery, and potatoes.  Pour the water/seasoning mixture over all.  Cook on low for 7-8 hours.  DO NOT STIR.  This bastes itself while it cooks.   I don't even uncover it.  

The recipe is actually on the back of the seasoning packet (called the basic recipe).

  Here's a closer look at the seasoning packet:

  It is by the chili packets, sloppy joe mix packets, etc., in our grocery store.  

This has a wonderful flavor and the beef is so tender!  We usually have this with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread.  A perfect combination!

There's nothing like a hearty beef stew to warm you up at the end of a cold day. No matter how hectic your day has been comfort food always puts things right again. 

Enjoy!


Happy Friday!