Slow Cooker Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe
In 12 inch skillet or dutch oven heat oil over medium high heat.
Slow cooker old fashioned beef stew recipe. In cooker mix browned beef and remaining ingredients. Pour into slow cooker over the beef. Stir in the parsley and season again to taste.
Alternatively cook the stew on high for about 3 to 4 hours. Leave to cool before freezing. Cook on low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
If you want to thicken the gravy mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water to make a paste then stir in 2 tbsp of the liquid from the slow cooker. Add potatoes sweet potato carrots celery worcestershire sauce italian seasoning bay leaf beef broth star anise if using and stir to combine. Serve with mash if you like.
About 30 minutes before serving combine the 3 tablespoons of flour and water. Stir to make a smooth paste. Cook 4 to 6 minutes stirring frequently until browned on all sides.
Cook the beef stew on the low setting for about 7 to 9 hours or until the beef and vegetables are tender.