Description

Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that warms you up from the inside out. Perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings, this hearty dish features tender beef simmered with a medley of vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. The slow cooking process allows the ingredients to meld beautifully, resulting in mouthwatering flavors that are sure to impress your loved ones. With minimal effort required, simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the work for you. Enjoy this cozy meal alongside crusty bread or over fluffy rice for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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2 ½ pounds stew meat
2 cups yellow onions
4 cloves garlic
5 medium carrots
1 lb baby Yukon gold potatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (cabernet sauvignon or merlot)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
black pepper
garlic salt
celery salt
1/4 cup flour
3–6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cold butter (divided)
2 beef bouillon cubes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
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)

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Instructions

Cut stew meat into 1-inch cubes and season with black pepper, garlic salt, and celery salt. Toss with flour.
Brown the meat in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to slow cooker.
Sauté onions and garlic in skillet until softened; add a splash of wine to deglaze and transfer to slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients except peas and cornstarch mixture to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cook on low for 7.5 to 8 hours or high for 3.5 to 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
Add peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
For optional thickening, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into stew before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg