Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmer in a rich and savory broth until everything is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Ingredients
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Stew Meat:
- 2 1/2 pounds stew meat
Seasoning Mix:
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 cup flour
Other Ingredients:
- 3–6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons cold butter
- 2 cups yellow onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cabernet sauvignon or merlot
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 lb. baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup cold water + 3 tablespoons corn starch (optional)
- 2–3 drops Gravy Master (optional)
Instructions
- Cut and Season Meat: Cut meat into 1-inch cubes, season with pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and coat with flour.
- Brown Meat: Brown meat in olive oil in batches, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté Onions: Sauté onions and garlic, deglaze with wine, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Add remaining ingredients (except peas, corn starch mixture, and butter) to the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cook on low for 7 ½ to 8 hours or high for 3 ½ to 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Finish: Add peas, thicken stew if desired, swirl in butter for a velvety finish, and add Gravy Master for color.
Notes
- Store stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Best cuts of beef for stew include chuck roasts, rump roasts, and bottom rounds.
- Red wine can be substituted with beef broth or red grape juice with vinegar for acidity.
- Additional vegetables like celery, green beans, parsnips, and sweet potatoes can be added.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
