Savor the Spiciness: Classic Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• Flour for all purposes
• A dash of garlic salt, or as preferred
• Black pepper freshly ground to your liking
• Cubes of beef stew meat weighing 2 ½ pounds
• Olive oil, around 1 tablespoon, adjust to your liking
• Approximately 3 cups of water
• A packet of dry seasoning mix for beef stew (1.5 ounces)
• Large cubes of potatoes, about two
• Finely chopped small onion
• A can of diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (e.g., RO*TEL® 10 ounces)
• Hot pepper sauce, like Frank's RedHot®, around 1 teaspoon
• A cup of frozen corn

Step 1

Prepare a delectable beef stew by blending flour with garlic salt and black pepper in a shallow dish, ensuring an even coating on the beef cubes when gently pressed into the mixture.

Step 2

In a skillet heated with olive oil over medium heat, brown the beef cubes in batches for approximately 5 minutes each until perfectly golden. Once browned, transfer the beef to a bowl using a slotted spoon.

Step 3

In a slow cooker, combine water with beef stew seasoning mix until the seasoning dissolves into a flavorful liquid. Introduce the browned beef, potatoes, onions, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, and a dash of hot pepper sauce to the mix.

Step 4

Let the stew simmer on High for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Towards the end, add frozen corn and continue cooking until the corn is heated through, typically around 30 minutes more. Enjoy the comforting aroma of this hearty dish as it cooks to perfection.