On 12/27/2019 12:43 PM, cshenk wrote:
> Got one going now.
>
> The meat is cut up stew beef (pot roast likely). I'd gotten 2 family
> packs for 3.99lb sale. I'd say I have a little over a lb in there.
>
> 3 smaller potatoes, cut fairly big
> 1/2 a larger onion, rustic cut
> 1 medium turnip, cubed
> 4 carrots
> 3 cloves garlic
> 2 bay leaves
> 2TB tomato paste powder
> 3 cubes beef bullion
> ~1/4C red wine
> ~1/2TB worstershire
> 1ts Whiskey smoked black pepper
> Water to cover
>
> Later, may add cornstarch to gloss the sauce.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared...nMh532ghgH2OsW
>
> In progress and simmering.

Â* Did you sear the meat before you put it in the slow cooker ? We've
found that a good sear in the cast iron (then deglaze with red wine and
water) makes a world of difference in the flavor - and negates the need
for bouillon .

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