Name: Slow-Cooker Beef Stew with Orzo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2" cubes and patted dry -; Kosher salt -; Black pepper -; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 c. low-sodium beef broth -; 2 bay leaves -; 2 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped -; 4 garlic cloves, minced -; 1 large onion, chopped -; 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped -; 3 celery stalks, chopped -; 16 oz. mushrooms, chopped -; 28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes -; 1/2 lb. orzo -; 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped -

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Ingredients for - Slow-Cooker Beef Stew with Orzo

1. 2 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2" cubes and patted dry -

2. Kosher salt -

3. Black pepper -

4. 1/4 c. all-purpose flour -

5. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

6. 2 c. low-sodium beef broth -

7. 2 bay leaves -

8. 2 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped -

9. 4 garlic cloves, minced -

10. 1 large onion, chopped -

11. 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped -

12. 3 celery stalks, chopped -

13. 16 oz. mushrooms, chopped -

14. 28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes -

15. 1/2 lb. orzo -

16. 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped -

How to cook deliciously - Slow-Cooker Beef Stew with Orzo

1. Stage

Generously season beef with salt and pepper and add to a large bowl with flour. Toss to coat, then toss excess flour. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear until golden brown. Transfer meat to a slow-cooker.

2. Stage

Deglaze pan over medium-high heat with beef broth, stirring with wooden spoon until all crispy bits from bottom of pan are scraped up. Pour broth over meat.

3. Stage

Add bay leaves, thyme, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and canned tomatoes to slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on low, covered, for 7 hours.

4. Stage

When ready to serve, cook orzo in a medium saucepan in salted boiling water according to package directions and set aside. Remove bay leaf, garnish stew with parsley, and serve over orzo.