One Pot Chuckwagon Stew

For a hearty meal that's jam packed full of delicious ingredients, I'd suggest trying one pot recipes for dinner. This One Pot Chuckwagon Stew has flavors like chili but it's actually a stew, it's got a little kick and is very filling.

Cooking Time2 hr 45 min

Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups potatoes, cubed
2 cups carrots, sliced

Instructions

Coat beef in mixture of flour, paprika and 1 teaspoon chili powder and salt.
Brown in melted shortening in a large Dutch oven, slowly.
Add onions, garlic and cook until soft.
Add tomatoes, 3 tablespoons chili powder, cinnamon, cloves and crushed red pepper. Cover and simmer 2 hours.
Add potatoes and carrots and cook until vegetables are done, about 45 minutes.