Beef Stew in the Crock Pot

Step 1

Place the cubed meat and flour and in Ziploc bag, seal and shake until the pieces are fully coated with flour.

Step 2

Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat and sear the pieces of meat for 4 minutes until all sides are nicely brown.

Step 3

Remove the meat from the pan and place in the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the red wine and stock to the sauté pan and bring to a boil for one minute, scraping off the bits of meat that have caramelized in the pan with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

Add the reduced liquid to the crock pot along with the remaining ingredients and combine.

Step 6

Cook on low for 6-8 hours.