Crockpot Classic Steak Stew

Set it and forget it!

Ingredients 

• 4 TBSP unsalted butter
• 1 lb. gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch dice 
• 2 c (about 2 large) carrots, cut into 1-inch dice 
• 1 c (about 2) parsnips, cut into 1-inch dice 
• 1 c (1 small) yellow onion, cut into 1-inch dice 
• 2 TBSP tomato paste 
• 1 TBSP (3 cloves) garlic, minced 
• ⅓ c all-purpose flour  
• 4 c vegetable broth 
• 1 c dark beer (Guinness is preferred)  
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 
• 1 tsp dried oregano 
• 1 bay leaf 
• 2  TBSP fresh parsley, roughly chopped  
• Salt and pepper, to taste 

For Grilled Meati™ Classic Steaks 

• 5 Meati Classic Steaks, thawed.
• Preferred oil, salt, & ground black pepper, to taste 

1. Preheat grill to medium heat. 
2. Lightly season each side of the Classic Steaks with salt, pepper, and a small amount of oil. 
3. Place cutlets on the hot grill. 
4. Cook cutlets for 9-10 minutes, rotating every 2 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. 
5. Remove from grill and allow Classic Steaks to rest for 30 seconds. Once rested, cut steak into 2-inch cubes, and set aside.  

For the Crockpot 

1. To a large saute skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. 
2. Add gold potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onion, and tomato paste. Cook, constantly stirring until browned. 
3. Add garlic and sweet a touch more. Sprinkle flour over the whole mixture and toast slightly, about 1 minute.  
4. Add the vegetable mix to the crockpot. 
5. Pour vegetable broth, dark beer, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf over the top. 
6. Cover and cook on high for 1-1.5 hours, until the potatoes are fork tender. 
7. 5 minutes before serving, add in the chopped parsley and the grilled & cubed Classic Steaks.  
8. Remove the bay leaf and season generously with salt and pepper.