It has been cold here in South Central Kentucky. Now, I am not talking about a little ol’ cold snap where you may have to wear a scarf and gloves. No sirree, I am talking about sub zero temperatures with wind chills of –18, people! I am not used to this at all! Thankfully, the extreme temperatures were short lived and life is back to normal around here.
If it is still frigid where you live, give this stew recipe a try. It will warm you to your bones. I started out with this recipe from Plain Chicken and adapted it to use what I liked. Their idea of using chili powder in beef stew is nothing short of culinary genius. So good!
2 lb. stew meat
2 tbsp. vegetable oil (Oops, not pictured.)
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. brown sugar
14.5 oz. can tomato sauce
14.5 oz. beef broth
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. chili powder (This is a great addition to beef stew. Great idea, Plain Chicken!)
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3-4 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Toss the stew meat with the flour until coated. Brown the meat in the skillet on all sides.
While the meat is browning, add the remaining ingredients to your slow cooker and turn it on low. Add the browned stew meat to the cooker as well. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Remove the bay leaf and enjoy!
Come on back next Saturday for a delicious maple cornbread muffin recipe that would be perfect with this stew.
Picture Perfect Cooking 
Stopping in from Recipe Sharing Monday. I love the deep, rich color of this stew!
Thanks so much for visiting and commenting! We all really enjoyed this stew and the chili powder really adds a lot of great flavor.
You live in my favorite state! I just love Kentucky. I grew up right outside Cincinnati, although I live in North Carolina now. Anyway, this stew looks amazing, and perfect for these chilly days and downright cold on some days. The chili powder addition is intriguing, and I am looking forward to trying it. I’d love for you to stop by my Super Bowl Eats and Treats Party and link this up, along with anything else you think is a “must have” for Super Bowl Sunday!
http://www.thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/01/super-bowl-linky-party.html
Thanks, and I hope to see you there!
Thanks so much for visiting and for your sweet comment! We love living in Kentucky, but we really liked North Carolina when we visited a few years ago. It reminded me a lot of Kentucky. I will try to link up to your party. Thanks for the invitation!
This looks good 1I love stew! I am doing a giveaway and would love for you to come by and check it out!
XO, Jennie
http://www.thediaryofarealhousewife.blogspot.com/
I like this recipe. Simple and tasty. Thanks for linking to What’d You Do this Weekend.
Linda
Tammi, I love this hearty Chuckwagon Stew- even better that it’s crock pot! I would love to smell it cooking all day. 🙂 You’re right, this would be delicious with Maple Cornbread Muffins. Thank you so much for bringing this to Treasure Box Tuesday!
On a cold day like today, this sounds perfect, and I’d like a piece of cornbread with it. I’m glad to find you on WP and look forward to more of your posts.
I am so glad you found me as well. I love having new bloggers to communicate with. Have a great weekend!
This looks so amazing! Perfect for getting one all warm. Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash on Monday! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Hi Tammi,
It is a very cold day here today and your Chuckwagon Stew will sure be a hit. It looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
I love stew especially during the winter. It looks and sounds wonderful and I always love your posts! Thank you for sharing on the Four Seasons Blog Hop!
Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Link Party.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
This looks delicious! It would be perfect for the type of weather going around lately. Thanks for sharing and linking up to What’d You Do This Weekend! I’ll be featuring this on tonight’s linkup. Pinned 🙂
Great! Thanks so much for featuring my post. Have a great day!