Simple Prepare Perfect Beef Stew

Beef Stew.

To cook Beef Stew you need 10 ingredients and just 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients

1. You need of stew meat, cut in bite sized pieces.
2. Prepare of medium size potatoes, cut in chunks.
3. You need of large carrots, cut in chunks or baby carrots.
4. Prepare of medium onion, cut in chunks.
5. You need of celery stalks, cut in 1 inch pieces.
6. Prepare of mushrooms.
7. It's of beef broth.
8. You need of ketchup or tomato paste.
9. Prepare of Salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire for seasoning.
10. Prepare of cornstarch and 2-3 tablespoons cold water.

Beef Stew method

1. Season meat with salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Brown in 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil..
2. Add browned meat to crockpot..
3. Add vegetables..
4. Add broth and ketchup or tomato paste..
5. Cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8 hours. You can also use pressure cooker or stovetop. If using stovetop, simmer on low until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking/ scorching..
6. Optional. If you like a thicker gravy, mix equal amounts cornstarch and cold water (2-3 tablespoons). Whisk together to make a slurry. Slowly add slurry to finished stew, a tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness..