Beef Stew
2 to 2.5 pounds grass fed Top Sirloin steak. Cut away fat and cube
1 large organic red onion cut into large square pieces
1 small to medium organic turnip. peel and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 to 8 small organic red potatoes, cleaned and cut into cubes
3 to 4 organic Large carrots. peel and cut into thick discs
1 can organic whole peeled tomatoes
1 small can organic tomato paste
1 large box of organic beef broth
1/2 to 1 cup cut organic green beans
1 cup organic peas
1 TBSP organic butter
1 TBSP organic French thyme
1 TBSP organic broken leaf oregano
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 tsp sea salt
1 TBSP organic sugar
5 to 6 cloves fresh minced garlic
Sear the steak in a pan, let cool and reserve drippings
Place all ingredients(except green beans and peas) in crock pot and mix. Fill with beef broth until all are covered.
Make a roux with 1 TBSP potato starch and 1/2 cup of water. mix and add to thicken sauce. This works amazing as a thickener.
Cook on high for 6 hours. Add the green beans in the last hour. Add the peas in the last 15 to 30 minutes.
