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Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This homemade stew is a hearty dish packed with chunks of tender meat, potatoes, and veggies. #beefstew #stew #beefrecipes #sweetandsavorymeals #easyrecipe #slowcooker #crockpotis a hearty dish packed with chunks of tender meat, potatoes, and veggies.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds chuck roast or beef stewing meat trimmed and cut into 2-3 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup red wine or use beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth low-sodium, more if needed
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 pound mini red potatoes peeled and cut into halves
  • 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms cleaned stem removed and cap cut into halves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme tied together
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
Cornstarch Mix:
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons water
Garnish:
  • chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Place beef chunks into a large bowl, sprinkle with flour, salt, and black pepper. Use kitchen tongs to toss and coat the beef in flour.
  2. Place a non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef into one layer, work in batches if needed. Brown, on all sides, for about 5 minutes per batch. Once done cooking, transfer it to the slow cooker.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, once melted add onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the wine to deglaze the skillet. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker on top of the meat.
  4. Add Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste.
  5. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms (if using).
  6. Pour beef broth on top.
  7. Add bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours.
  9. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
  10. If you prefer the stew to be thicker, either mash some of the potatoes or add the cornstarch mix.
  11. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until fully combined. Add the mixture to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  12. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 420kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 979mg (41%) Potassium 976mg (28%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5395IU (108%) Vitamin C 10.7mg (12%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420

% Daily Value*

Calories 420kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 979mg 41%
Potassium 976mg 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5395IU 108%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.