PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 7 hrs | TOTAL TIME: 7 hrs 10 mins | SERVINGS: 8
If you intend to make the classic Crockpot Beef Stew, this will be an excellent variant. Not what you use to but will not disappoint. Delicious, melt in your mouth, and bursting with flavours! So fall starts a few days ago and our favourite crockpot recipes are like pouring everywhere! And this ranch Crockpot Beef Stew will not be left behind.
Packed with goodness, this mouthwatering dish welcomes fall like no other. Undeniably delicious on its own and comparable to the classic. This here is a must-try and a real keeper!
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs beef stew meat
1/3 c flour
1-2 tbsp oil
4 medium potatoes washed and cubed (peeled or with skin on)
3 c carrots baby carrots or diced carrots, either way
1 c celery diced (optional)
2 tsp garlic minced
1 can diced tomatoes
3 c beef broth
2 tbsp ranch seasoning
How to make Ranch Crockpot Beef Stew
Step 1: In a ziplock bag, add the meat and flour. Seal and shake to coat.
Step 2: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Once the oil is hot, add and cook the coated meat and garlic until all sides are brown.
Step 4: Meanwhile, ready the vegetables. Wash, peel or leave the skin on of the carrots, chop, and toss the pieces into the slow cooker.
Step 5: Whisk a cup of broth with the remaining flour and add to the meat in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring every after a few minutes until thick.
Step 6: Then, add the meat mixture into the crockpot.
Step 7: Add in the crockpot the rest of the ingredients and stir.
Step 8: Cook for about 6 to 5 hours on low, covered.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 1/3 c flour
- 1-2 tbsp oil
- 4 medium potatoes washed and cubed (peeled or with skin on)
- 3 c carrots baby carrots or diced carrots, either way
- 1 c celery diced (optional)
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 c beef broth
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
Instructions
Step 1: In a ziplock bag, add the meat and flour. Seal and shake to coat.
Step 2: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Once the oil is hot, add and cook the coated meat and garlic until all sides are brown.
Step 4: Meanwhile, ready the vegetables. Wash, peel or leave the skin on of the carrots, chop, and toss the pieces into the slow cooker.
Step 5: Whisk a cup of broth with the remaining flour and add to the meat in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring every after a few minutes until thick.
Step 6: Then, add the meat mixture into the crockpot.
Step 7: Add in the crockpot the rest of the ingredients and stir.
Step 8: Cook for about 6 to 5 hours on low, covered.
