Crock Pot Beef Stew

Step 1

Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste. Toss beef in flour mixture.

Step 2

Brown the beef and onions in olive oil small batches. Add some of the broth to the pan and scrape up any brown bits.

Step 3

Add all ingredients except peas and cornstarch to a 6QT slow cooker.

Step 4

Cook on high 4-5 hours or on low 8-9 hours or until beef is tender.

Step 5

Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Stir into the stew a little bit at a time to thicken (you may not need all of the mixture). Add peas.

Step 6

Cover and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.