Slow cookers are inexpensive, the cooking is simple, clean-up is a breeze, and it provides a super-efficient way to get a healthy dinner on the table. This Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe is a favorite recipe. There is nothing like opening your door on a cold winter evening and being hit with the smell of a warm stew bubbling away!
Layer the carrots, onion, celery, turnip, and potatoes in a 5-quart slow cooker.
Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add stew meat; seal and toss to coat evenly .
In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches .
Once browned, place meat over the vegetables in the slow cooker .
Sprinkle salt and pepper over beef and veggies. Pour crushed tomatoes and water over top .
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 1 ½-2 hours or until meat and veggies are tender .