Name: Beef Stew (Crockpot or Instant Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-461100H55M44S
Total time: 8 h
Ingredients: 2 lb. Chuck Roast; 3 large Potatoes; 6 Carrots; 3 stalks Celery; 1/4 lb Mushrooms (any variety); 1/4 lb Green Beans; 1 medium or large Yellow Onion; 2 t Salt; 3 T Tapioca; 1 t Seasoning Salt; 1/2 c Tomato juice (or V-8); 2 c Beef Broth; (Optional) 2 t fresh or dry herbs – rosemary and or thyme

Beef Stew (Crockpot or Instant Pot)

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A simple and hearty stew that is so easy – just chop everything up, season, and slow-cook in the oven or Crockpot. You could also make this in an Instant Pot, you may want to add an additional 1/2 cup liquid.

Author: Laura
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 4-9 hours
Total Time: 8 hours
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Soups and Stews
Method: Slow cooker, Oven

Ingredients

Scale

Stew Ingredients

2 lb. Chuck Roast
3 large Potatoes
6 Carrots
3 stalks Celery
1/4 lb Mushrooms (any variety)
1/4 lb Green Beans
1 medium or large Yellow Onion

Seasonings

2 t Salt
3 T Tapioca
1 t Seasoning Salt
1/2 c Tomato juice (or V-8)
2 c Beef Broth
(Optional) 2 t fresh or dry herbs – rosemary and or thyme

Instructions

Cut the Stew ingredients

Cut all stew ingredients into bite sized pieces, cutting on angle gives a nice contrast. Place in Slow-Cooker, Dutch Oven, or Pressure Cooker.

Season

Mix all seasoning ingredients together, pour over stew ingredients.

Cook

Oven-cooking: cover and place in 250F oven for 5 hours, or 225F oven for 7-8 hours.
Slow-cooker: up to 9 hours on Low, 5 hours on High.
Instant Pot: Put all ingredients in the pot, not filling the pot more than 2/3 full. Set to Pressure cook 45 minutes, letting the pressure release naturally at the end. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for releasing pressure and opening pot.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 10 oz.

Find it online: https://hummingbirdthyme.com/slow-cooker-beef-stew/