Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

Let me tell you, it is hard to beat a good beef stew and the easiest way to fix it is in your crockpot. That's right, crockpot beef stew. This is a really hearty meal, one that everybody loves. This beef stew crockpot recipe is great served with sweet cornbread muffins. A crockpot recipe you just can't beat. Here is the crockpot beef stew recipe you can cook today.

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 pounds stew beef, lean, cut in small pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3 ribs celery, sliced
1 cup carrots, julienne or thinly sliced
1 sweet green bell pepper, chopped
1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth, undiluted
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, not drained
1 cup canned (drained) or thawed frozen corn kernels, optional

PREPARATION:
Toss the beef with flour. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; sauté, stirring frequently, until well browned.In a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the celery, carrots, green and red bell pepper, seasonings, beans, broth, tomatoes, and the browned beef and onions. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or set your crockpot to low and cook for about 8 to 10 hours. (Me I get too hungry and have to cook it on the high setting. You can add your corn about 1 hour before serving. Then serve up this great crockpot beef stew with some hot cornbread muffins. This is a crockpot recipe you hav to try.