Family-Friendly Beef Stew (crockpot)

Family-Favorite Beef Stew

1 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 cubes (I used an arm roast and cut it up)
2 Tbs flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 Tbs oil
1 lb small (2 1/2 to 3 inch) red potatoes, quartered
1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions (or use two medium onions, peeled, and cut into thin wedges)
1 (1 lb) pkg of fresh baby carrots
1 (12 oz) jar beef gravy
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 Tbs flour
1/4 cup cold water

On waxed paper (or in a bag), sprinkle beef with 2 Tbs flour, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat til hot. Add coated beef; cook and stir 4-6 mins or til browned, stirring occasionally.

In 4-6 quarter slow cooker, layer potatoes, onions, and carrots. Add browned beef; sprinkle with any remaining flour mixture. Top with gravy and tomatoes. (Do not stir.)

Cover; cook on low setting 8 to 10 hours. Before serving, blend 3 Tbs flour with 1/4 cup cold water. Stir into stew. Cook on HIGH covered for 10 mins or til thickened.

6 (1 2/3 cup) servings


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