🛒 What You’ll Need: Pantry Staples, Maximum Joy
Grab these cozy ingredients—you probably already have most:
16 oz (450g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 each bell peppers (red, green, yellow—sliced into strips)
1 tbsp vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for depth & tang)
1 tsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves fresh)
1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes (with juice!)
1 tsp seasoned salt (like Lawry’s)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
Optional upgrades:
1 tsp smoked paprika or crushed red pepper flakes for heat
1 small onion, sliced
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey for balance
That’s it.
No cornstarch.
No soy sauce (though a splash adds richness!).
💡 Pro tip: For extra tenderness, marinate beef in Worcestershire 30 mins ahead.
🔥 How to Make It: Step-by-Step, Bite-by-Bite
Let’s cook this like we’re making edible confetti—one golden forkful at a time.
Step 1: Coat the Beef
In a bowl:
Mix flour + seasoned salt.
Toss beef cubes in the mixture until lightly coated.
👉 This helps thicken the sauce later.
Step 2: Sear the Meat & Veggies
In a large skillet:
Heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add coated beef and sear 3–4 minutes until browned on all sides.
Add garlic and bell peppers; cook 2–3 minutes until peppers soften slightly.
Don’t cook all the way—just enough to build flavor.
Step 3: Transfer to Slow Cooker
Line your slow cooker with parchment (optional, for easy cleanup).
Transfer beef and peppers to the crockpot, leaving grease behind.
Step 4: Make the Gravy
In the same skillet:
Pour in stewed tomatoes (with juice) and beef broth.
Whisk in flour gradually, stirring constantly.
Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened into a rich gravy.
👉 This is the flavor bomb!
Step 5: Pour & Cook
Pour gravy over meat and peppers in the slow cooker.
Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook:
LOW for 7–8 hours (best texture!)
Or HIGH for 4–5 hours (if short on time)
✅ Done when beef is fork-tender and sauce is glossy.
Step 6: Serve & Savor
Skim excess fat if desired.
Taste and adjust: More salt? A pinch of sugar?
Serve hot over:
