Slow Cooker - Simple Beef and Portobello Stew Recipe

Many I know like to use a slow cooker - so if you have one, you may like to try this recipe.

" Simple Beef & Portobello Stew.  Know how to make it even simpler?  Use a slow cooker.  This tomato based stew uses grass-fed beef and portobello mushrooms for a heartiness that will stick to your ribs.  The slow cooker makes it all happen without any fuss.  Family is happy…boom goes the dynamite.

Simple Beef & Portobello Stew
(serves 4-6)

1 pound grass fed beef stew meat, cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon onion powder to season beef
1 yellow onion, loosely chopped
3 stalks celery, loosely chopped
1/2 cup loosely chopped carrots
8 ounces portobello mushroom caps, loosely chopped (about 3-4 portobello caps)
1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
3 ounces tomato paste (1/2 can)
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for seasoning

Season beef with onion powder.  Brown on high heat in a sauté pan, searing each side of the beef chunks, about 3-4 minutes total.  Pour beef into slow cooker, add in all remaining ingredients.  Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-5 hours until stew is ready, season with additional salt and pepper to taste. "

This lovely recipe idea comes from Anna here

All the best Jan