This is an all time favourite!
NB (Including some review suggestions - THANKS!):
#1 If you prefer fresher veggies (not the stew soaked kind), leave the celery, carrots and potato until the last 1.5 hours.
#2 Pumpkin and sweet potato are nice in this too. (try not to exceed the level of the liquid)
#3 As a poster suggested: throw some peas and / or corn kernels in at the end to freshen the stew
#4 Dumplings can be added
#5 Leave out the potatoes and serve on a bed of Mash - fab idea thanks! :)
#6 Making a roux to thicken is also a good idea!
#7 Enjoy!!! :)
Stir in beer, stock, the garlic, carrots, celery, potato, bay leaves, thyme and rosemary to slow cooker.
02Caramelise onions in butter and sugar in a saucepan then add to cooker.
03Sprinkle meat lightly with 2 tbsp flour, salt and pepper. In batches, brown meat all over, mix all in to the slow cooker. Set on Auto or Low for 8 hours, or High for 4-5 hours.
04After cooking, mix remaining flour and water in a cup and add to stew. Set on high and stir until thickened. Add parsley and serve with thick slices of Vienna Bread.
05Sometimes you may need to add a bit more brown sugar if it has a bitter taste.