Beef Stew in Slow Cooker

 My version of Beef Stew made in a small slow cooker, enough for 2 or 3 servings…

Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 8-12 ounces beef in one inch cubes
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in thick slices
• 5 medium to large carrots peeled
• 1&1/2 cups beef broth, low sodium or unsalted
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Your favorite herbs examples: Thyme, Bay Leave, Sage, Dill, Paprika, Parsley, sprinkle in…
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

• Plug in a small slow cooker, set on high.
• In a frying pan on medium high heat add tablespoon of olive oil, add the beef cubes. Sprinkle the onion and garlic powder over beef.
• Sear beef until browned on each side, about five minutes.
• Add to slow cooker In Layers, carrots first, then the meat, and last the potatoes on top.
• Add the beef broth, Sprinkle all your herbs evenly on top.
• Cover with lid and cook for about 4 hours on high. Serve and Enjoy!