Abita Beef Stew In A Crock Pot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs beef stew meat
2 leeks, white and light green parts only
2 shallots
4 garlic cloves
4 carrots
4 turnips
4 stalks celery
1 large red potatoes
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh sage
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 (14 ounce) cans beef stock
2 (12 ounce) bottles beer, I prefer Abita Amber or Pecan Harvest, but you can use any amber ale you like
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper

Preparation

Chop the leeks, shallots, garlic, carrots, turnips, celery, and potato and place in the bottom of a crock pot.
Pick the leaves from the rosemary, sage, and thyme, and finely chop. Place in the crockpot.
Place the beef on top of the veggies and herbs.
Pour the stock and the beer over everything - it should just about cover.
Crack the black pepper and sprinkle in the cayenne.
Place the bay leaves into the crock pot, 1/4 inch under the surface.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or high for 5 hours if you're in a hurry.