Crock Pot Beef Stew

Crock Pot Beef Stew

It's getting cold outside so I'm thinking of comfort food. One of my favorites is beef stew. It's easiest in the crock pot. This is another adaptation from the world's best cook--mom!

CROCK POT BEEF STEW

1 1/2 # lean stew beef

1 1/2 # small red potatoes, skin on, quartered

4 large carrots, scrubbed, skin on, chopped in large chunks

2 medium red onions, skinned, quartered

2 large tomatoes, yellow or red or both, chopped

1 medium red bell pepper
1 cup red wine (Pinot Noir is my favorite but use what you like to drink)

Coarse salt and pepper to taste

1 t basil, more to taste.

Layer ingredients in your crock pot in the order listed, beef on the bottom. Cook on low for 8-9 hours. I usually put this together at night, let it cook all night, cool and refrigerate. It's best when warmed up. Stir to combine the ingredients before serving. This is especially good served with some warm, crusty bread.