slow cooker stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3/4 cup flour
• 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 large yellow onions, quartered
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, or more to taste
• 2 cups irish (such as guinness®)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 8 hrs 25 mins


• place the flour in a resealable plastic bag. add the beef, a few pieces at at a time, and shake the bag to coat.
• heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the beef, cooking until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. transfer the browned beef to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• place the beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and thyme into a slow cooker, and pour the on top. cover and cook on low until the meat is very tender, about 8 hours. season with salt, then remove thyme. garnish with parsley before serving.