The term “comfort food” can be used in reference to a host of dishes. Some see Mom’s homecooking as the ultimate comfort food, while others may insist hearty dishes that fill the belly are the only true comfort foods.Regardless of one’s definition of comfort food, one characteristic many might agree about is that foods must provide more than mere sustenance to qualify for entry into this wide-ranging category. Beef stew certainly fits that criteria, as many feel nothing is more comforting on a cold winter day than a warm bowl of slowcooked stew. As winter settles in, those looking for some slow-cooked comfort can try this recipe for “Crockpot Beef Stew With Potatoes and Peas” from Lines+Angles.Crockpot Beef Stew With Potatoes and Peas Makes 6 servings 2 pounds boneless stew beef 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 celery ribs, rinsed, tr...