Estofado de ternera en olla de cocción lenta

Ingredientes

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast (trimmed and cut Into 1-inch cubed)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups to 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 large beef bouillon cubes
• 1 (10.75-ounces) can condensed tomato soup, (undiluted)
• 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium onions (sliced)
• 2 large Russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces)
• 3 medium carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 stalks celery (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 8 ounces whole mushrooms (trimmed)
• 3/4 cup frozen peas (thawed)

Preparación

1. 1

   Pour flour (1/4 cup) into a 1-gallon Ziplock bag. Add meat (2 1/2 pounds), in batches, and shake to evenly coat all pieces.

2. 2

   Add oil (2 tablespoons) to a large skillet and heat. When the oil is hot, brown the meat in batches without crowding it. Transfer meat, when it's browned, directly to the crockpot. Add 1 1/2 cups water and bouillon cubes (2) to the skillet and cook, stirring up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet and dissolving the bouillon cubes. Remove from heat and add tomato soup (1 can), Italian seasonings (3 teaspoons), bay leaves (2), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) and stir to combine. Pour into the crockpot over beef. Add the onions (2), potatoes (2), carrots (3), celery (2 stalks), and mushrooms (8 ounces).

3. 3

   Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef and veggies are tender. If needed, add more water. Add the thawed peas (3/4 cup) to the last 20-30 minutes of cooking. Discard bay leaves and serve.