Beef Stew

It's cold outside so there is nothing better for dinner than something warm and delicious. My picky eaters weren't too thrilled when they looked at this, but I reminded them that they've eaten it before and they reluctantly ate their dinner - with the threat of no dessert if they didn't finish!

 

Beef Stew

2 lbs. stew beef

1/3 c. flour

1 tsp. pepper

Place all in a ziplock bag and shake until meat is coated. Heat 4 Tbsp. oil in frying pan and cook  over medium heat until meat is browned. Transfer to crock pot and add:

1 c. onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 c. beef broth

1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

3 Tbsp. tomato paste

5-6 carrots, cut into large chunks

5-6 large potatoes, cut into large chunks

Cook over high heat 4-5 hours or low 7-8 hours.