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Crockpot Easy Beef Stew

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This super easy beef stew uses only five ingredients and is healthy and delicious.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium red potatoes
  • 1-1/2 lbs. beef stew meat
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups frozen stir fry bell peppers and onions

Preparation:

Scrub potatoes and cut each into quarters. Place in bottom of 4 quart slow cooker. Mix flour, salt and pepper and toss with beef to coat. Add to crockpot. Add undrained tomatoes and water and stir.

Cover crockpot and cook on low for 7-8 hours until beef and potatoes are tender. Add stir fry vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are hot and tender. 4-6 servings

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