Name: Chuckwagon Stew Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb stew meat; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp sugar; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 (14.5-oz) can beef broth; 2 tsp salt (or to taste); ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste); 2 tsp chili powder; ¼ tsp dried thyme; 2-3 Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed); 3-4 carrots (peeled and sliced); 1 cup frozen green peas

Description

A comforting and hearty Chuckwagon Stew slow-cooked to perfection with tender beef, Yukon gold potatoes, carrots, and peas simmered in a flavorful tomato and beef broth base.

Ingredients

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Meat and Coating

2 lb stew meat
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp sugar

Cooking Fat

1 Tbsp olive oil

Liquid and Seasonings

1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (14.5-oz) can beef broth
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp dried thyme

Vegetables

2-3 Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
3-4 carrots (peeled and sliced)
1 cup frozen green peas

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Instructions

Prepare and Brown Meat: Coat the stew meat thoroughly in the flour and sugar mixture to create a light coating. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the coated stew meat to the pan and cook until it starts to brown on all sides, enhancing the stew’s depth of flavor.
Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move the browned meat to your slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients except the frozen peas, including diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, salt, pepper, chili powder, dried thyme, peeled and cubed potatoes, and sliced carrots.
Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook the stew for 7 to 8 hours, allowing the meat and vegetables to become tender and flavors to meld beautifully.
Add Peas and Finish Cooking: After the initial cooking time, add the frozen green peas to the slow cooker. Continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes to soften the peas without losing their vibrant color and texture.

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can increase the flour coating on the meat or add a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last hour of cooking.
Adjust the salt and chili powder according to your taste preference, especially if you prefer a spicier or milder stew.
If slow cooker space is limited, use smaller batches or a larger slow cooker to accommodate all ingredients comfortably.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.