Description
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the quintessential comfort dish that embodies warmth and heartiness. This easy-to-make stew combines succulent beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich broth, simmering gently to create a deeply satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. Whether served with crusty bread or over fluffy mashed potatoes, this stew promises to delight your taste buds and fill your home with mouthwatering aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds stew meat
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 5 medium carrots
- 1 lb baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 cups yellow onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Flour
- Worcestershire sauce
- Tomato paste
- Herbs/spices
Instructions
- Cut beef into cubes and season with black pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and flour.
- Brown meat in olive oil in a skillet; transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté onions and garlic in remaining oil; deglaze with wine and add to slow cooker.
- Add all remaining ingredients except peas; stir well.
- Cook on low for 7½ to 8 hours or on high for 3½ to 4 hours until tender.
- Add frozen peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Optional: Thicken with cornstarch mixture if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg