Ingredients
1 lb boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into ½-inch pieces
1½ cups carrots, thinly sliced
1½ cups celery, thinly sliced
⅔ cup onion, chopped
1 (8 oz) package pre-sliced mushrooms
2 tbsp beef base (concentrated beef flavor, different from beef broth)
8–10 cups water
1 large bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions1. Brown the Beef (Optional but Recommended)
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the beef in batches, stirring frequently until all sides are golden.
Transfer beef to a crockpot or large soup pot.
Combine Ingredients
Add carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, beef base, water, and bay leaf to the pot.
Stir to combine.
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