1lb.stew meatcubed into approximately ¾-1 inch pieces
3 1/2cupsno-sodium beef broth
1/2cupred wine vinegar
1/4cupbrewed coffee
3tablespoonsno-salt added tomato paste
4large celery stalkscut into ½-inch pieces, leaves reserved
3large carrotscut into ½-inch pieces
3small Yukon gold potatoesquartered
1large oniondiced
3bay leaves
Instructions
In a large plate or pie plate combine the flour, paprika, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
Dredge the meat through the flour mixture on all sides.
Place the meat in the Dutch oven when the olive oil is hot, but not smoking.
Working in batches if necessary, brown the meat for 3-5 minutes on all sides.
When meat is browned, transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Once all of the meat is browned, deglaze the bottom of the Dutch oven (or pot) with the beef broth coffee and red wine vinegar, making sure to scrape up all of the browed bits. Bring to a simmer over low heat.
Once the mixture simmers, add in the tomato paste and stir well to combine.
Place the celery stalks, carrots, potatoes, onion, and bay leaves on top of the beef in the slow cooker.
Now pour the liquid mixture over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker, stirring well to combine.
Cover the slow cooker, and cook the stew on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.