Classic Beef Stew

Here's a good classic stew with rich beef gravy that lets all of the flavors come through. This is the perfect hearty dish for a blustery winter day.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 lbs Stew Beef – cut into 1” cubes
• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 2 Cups Water
• 1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder (or one fresh clove garlic minced)
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 medium onion – chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp raw sugar
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp tumeric
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ⅛ tsp ground cloves
• 4 large carrots – quartered and cut into small pie shaped pieces
• 3 celery stalks – halved and cut into small pieces
• 2 Tbs corn starch
• ¼ cup water
• 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix

INSTRUCTION:

1. Brown meat in the olive oil in a skillet on the stove top over medium high heat (2-3 minutes). Place into crock pot
2. Add the 2 cups of water water and all ingredients to the crock pot. Cook in crock pot on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
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