Best Ever Crockpot Beef Stew

By á-3213

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. stew beef
• 1 1/2 c. baby carrots
• 1 med onion, cut into long pieces
• 6 red skin potatoes
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. black pepper
• 1 1/2 c. water
• flour

Preparation

Step 1

Dredge meat in flour, shaking off excess. Heat 1 T. oil in a large skillet and brown meat on all sides (Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding). Place carrots, potatoes, and onions in bottom of crockpot. Put meat on top of vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix water and tomato paste until relatively smooth. Pour over meat and vegetables. Add bay leaf. Cover and cook on high for 5 1/2 to 6 hours. Open lid and stir to distribute sauce. Add peas and cook an additional 20-25 minutes, or until peas are heated through (do not overcook). Remove bay leaf before serving.