Lazy Mans Beef Stew Food

BUSY DAY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with soup mix, browning sauce if desired, salt and pepper. Pour water over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast to a cutting board; let stand for 5 minutes. Add vegetables to slow cooker. Cube beef and return to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until thickened.

LAZY MAN'S BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
• Grease a large casserole dish. Put in beef, carrots, soup, bay leaf, potatoes, onions and 1/2 cup red wine. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 4 hours.
• Remove cover and stir in peas, mushrooms and the rest of the red wine. Cook for 1 hour longer.

MOUNTAIN MAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, cook bell pepper, onion, carrots and mushrooms in butter, until onion is translucent. Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and beef. Cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are softened and meat is browned, stirring frequently.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes in a 2-quart saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15 minutes. Drain and stir potatoes into vegetable mixture.
• Pour 1 1/2 quarts water into the 2-quart saucepan and dissolve the bouillon in the water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
• In a large mixing bowl or stock pot, carefully combine broth and vegetable mixture until well combined. Serve hot.

LAZY MAN'S BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Crumble and brown ground beef until completely done, then drain grease.
• Put ground beef in a medium to large pot. Add the vegetable soup and the water. Mix well and cover.
• Simmer on medium to medium-high for half an hour or until stew reaches desired consistency. If it gets too thick, just add water. Simmer for longer for a beefier flavor or add beef bouillon cubes.