- Salt (SEO-friendly: "Salt for Beef Stew Slow Cooker")
- Black pepper (SEO-friendly: "Black Pepper for Beef Stew Crock Pot")
- Olive oil (SEO-friendly: "Olive Oil for Beef Stew and Crock Pot")
These ingredients will ensure your beef stew with sun-dried tomatoes turns out delicious when slow cooked in a crock pot.
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### Delicious Beef Stew with Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Crock Pot & Slow Cooker
#### Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Beef Stew:**
- Place the beef stew meat into your crock pot or slow cooker.
2. **Sauté Vegetables:**
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until they become translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. **Combine Ingredients:**
- Transfer the cooked onions and garlic to the crock pot or slow cooker with the beef.
- Pour in the beef broth, ensuring that it just covers the meat. Add chopped carrots, celery, cubed potato, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained but kept in oil for flavor).
4. **Add Seasonings:**
- Sprinkle dried thyme and a bay leaf into the crock pot or slow cooker.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. **Cooking Process:**
- Cover the crock pot or slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6-8 hours, or high heat for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.
6. **Serve Hot:**
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
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#### Additional Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add red wine to the broth before starting.
- Serve with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for added texture.
Enjoy your delicious beef stew with sun-dried tomatoes in the comfort of your home!