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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A warm and hearty slow cooker beef stew filled with tender chunks of beef, sweet carrots, and buttery potatoes in a rich gravy, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 507
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 lb stew meat, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3-6 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp cold butter, divided
  • 2 cups yellow onions, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cabernet or merlot
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 5 carrots cut in 1-inch chunks
  • 1 lb baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup cold water + 3 tbsp cornstarch, optional
  • 2-3 drops Gravy Master, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the beef dry. Cut into 1-inch cubes, removing large fat pieces. Season with black pepper, garlic salt, and celery salt, then toss with flour until coated.
  2. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown beef in batches, about 45 seconds per side. Do not overcrowd. Add oil as needed. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, melt 1 tbsp butter, and cook onions for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic for 1 minute. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Add beef broth, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, carrots, potatoes, bay leaves, and rosemary. Stir well.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 7.5 to 8 hours or high for 3.5 to 4 hours, until the beef is fork tender and vegetables are soft.
  3. Stir in frozen peas during the final 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and rosemary stem.
  4. Optional: Mix 1/4 cup cold water with 3 tbsp cornstarch. Slowly stir into the simmering stew until slightly thickened.
  5. Optional: Turn off the heat. Swirl in 2 tbsp cold butter and add 2-3 drops of Gravy Master for a deeper color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 49gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 1035mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7g

Notes

Best beef cuts include chuck roast for richness, while Yukon Gold or red potatoes hold shape well.

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