Description
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the epitome of comfort food, making it an ideal choice for cozy evenings. This hearty dish features tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection with a medley of flavorful vegetables and a rich, savory broth. The slow cooking method allows the ingredients to meld together beautifully, creating a satisfying meal that warms your heart and fills your belly. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this easy-to-prepare stew will become a go-to favorite during chilly fall and winter months.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds stew meat
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3–6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons cold butter (divided)
- 2 cups yellow onions (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup red wine (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 the stew meat into 1-inch cubes and season with black pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and toss in flour.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the meat in batches. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened. Add a splash of wine to scrape up browned bits; transfer mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add all remaining ingredients except peas and corn starch mixture to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 7½ to 8 hours or high for 3½ to 4 hours until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in frozen peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Thicken if desired with corn starch slurry before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg