Beef Stew (Crock Pot)

After being sick the last few weeks, and morning sickness in the evenings the last couple of months, I figured it was high time I made my man one of his favorite dishes.  Beef Stew, a man's food!  But, I had yet to find one I really loved or could perfect.  So, I went searching for one that wasn't tomato based,  b/c I just don't like them, like really at all.  Then, I found this one and it was perfect bc it was a brown gravy and Lipton onion soup mix base. We all loved it! Especially my husband!  Another bonus? It's all literally just thrown in the crockpot and that's it!

Beef Stew (Crock Pot)

2.5-3 lbs Beef Stew Meat

4-5 Large Carrots, Sliced

4 Large Potatoes, cubed (skin still on)

1 c Frozen Corn

1 Small Onion, diced

1 Package Powdered Brown Gravy Mix

1 Package Lipton Onion Soup Mix

2 1/4 c Water

2 T Flour

Combine all ingredients in the order listed (minus 1/4 c water and flour) in a slow cooker.
Cook on low for approx 10 hours or on high for 5 hours.
Stir ingredients half way through to mix items together.

In the last 15-30 minutes of cooking, if thickening is required, stir remaining water and the flour in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Stir the flour mixture in the cooker. Cover and finish cooking.

Serve with crackers or buttered bread. Enjoy!

Recipe Adapted from: Food.com

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We are going to start out our 25 Days of Recipes with, who better than, my good friend Annie.  We met just under 2 years ago when she moved in down the street, and we pretty much hit it off right away.  Annie is one of those girls who can do anything, and I mean ANYTHING!  She cuts hair (in fact, she cuts and colors mine), she's a great photographer!  Just, check out her work here, seriously they're all amazing pictures, hire her!  Let's see, she makes jewelry, refinishes furniture (she guided me in any of the furniture listed under my Crafts/Projects tab), she has great style, she's a mom and a wonderful cook!  I'm sure I missed some, but you get the jest of it right?  She's amazing!  Sorry Annie, I know that I repeated some of your intro, but I just couldn't help myself!

Take it Away Annie:

My name is Annie and I LOVE creamy soups. I cheer when the first snow fall comes because that means I get to start adding soups to our weekly meals. I am a mom, a hair stylist, and a photographer (www.v-photography.com). Life can get pretty hectic. The thing I like most about this recipe is that it is quick. You can bake your potatoes  in advance (days, even) and the rest of it can be whipped up fast. It is a staple in our home for sure. Enjoy!

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Very good.  This is actually a picture from the next day!

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