Beef Stew in the Slow Cooker

It’s started snowing here in Toronto again so this beef stew recipe is perfect for a cold night.

I cooked mine in a slow cooker for about 4 hours but you could also use a pot on the stove for less time.

Vegetable Prep:

• Sweet potato peeled and cubed (you could also use regular potatoes but we prefer sweet potato because it’s healthier)
• Lentil and barley soup mix
• Optional: carrots, celery, corn, peas, onion, garlic

Meat Prep:

• Stewing beef or another cut of beef cubed
• Brown meat in frying pan on stove at a high heat. This locks in the flavour and keeps some moisture in the meat while it cooks.

I also used a beef stock for flavour – 1 cube with 2 cups of water.

Put all ingredients into the slow cooker and mix to distribute soup mix evenly. Season with some salt and pepper. Set slow cooker…