Crockpot Beef Stew

I love Beef Stew. I use canned potatoes here because they hold up well when cooked for a long time.Nothing could be easier, just put everything in the pot, turn it on..set timer. And when you come home in the evening, that smell of comfort food is so warming.Enjoy


3 lbs Stew Beef
1 large bag of baby carrots (already peeled)
1 large Onion Chopped
5 stalks of celery roughly chopped
4 Cans of whole potatoes drained ( cut the larger ones in half)
1 15 oz. can of tomato sauce
1 15oz can of chopped tomatoes
1 jar or can of beef gravy
1 package of McCormicks Beef Stew Seasoning
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper

Early in the day, slightly brown the beef cubes in about 1 Tablespoon of olive oil , just enough to sear the juices in. Put in crock pot, Then add all of the other ingredients stirring everything around so its mixed nicely. Put lid on the crock pot and cook on low 8 hours.
Serve with a nice beer bread, or biscuits for a hearty meal.

There is nothing so nice as coming home after working in the office all day to the smell of something so home made. This is truly comfort food. Enjoy!