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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A comforting and hearty meal perfect for busy days, featuring tender beef, flavorful veggies, and a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 lb chuck roast cut into cubes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon red wine
  • 1 1/2 cups celery chopped
  • 2 cups carrots chopped into larger bite-size pieces
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 lb Yukon gold potatoes chopped into larger bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 ea bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Chop the onion, celery, carrots (into larger pieces), and scrub and chop the potatoes. Set aside.
  • Cut the chuck roast into large cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss in flour.

Browning the Meat

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter, then brown half the meat. Remove and brown the rest with another 2 tbsp butter.
  • Add 1 cup of red wine to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Turn off the heat.

Cooking in the Slow Cooker

  • Spray a crockpot with cooking spray. Add browned meat, wine from the skillet, chopped celery, carrots, onion, potatoes, and seasonings (garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth). Stir gently.
  • Top with bay leaves and cook on low for 8-10 hours. For stew meat, aim for 9-10 hours for tenderness.
  • Once the meat is tender, stir in frozen peas and let cook for 15-20 minutes before serving with bread.

Notes

To enhance the flavor, try adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. For a thicker stew, mix a bit of cornstarch with water and stir it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Adjust the vegetables to your liking; you can use mushrooms, green beans, or peas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g
Keyword Beef Stew, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Hearty Meal, Slow Cooker
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