Classic Beef Stew

Coat the Beef:
Shake the beef stew meat in a resealable plastic bag with the flour and seasoning salt until evenly coated.
Brown the Beef:
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured stew meat to the pan and brown on all sides. Remove using a slotted spoon or tongs and place into the bottom of a slow cooker. Season with black pepper.
Sauté the Onions:
In the same hot skillet, sauté the diced onion for 2 minutes. Don’t worry about cleaning it out in between – that’s added flavor! Transfer the onions into the slow cooker as well.
Prepare the Broth:

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