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Slow Cooker Beef Stew


  • Author: Sofia
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A deeply comforting dish defined by tender beef simmered in a rich, savory broth with vegetables.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 pounds chuck roast (cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 large russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 6 medium carrots (sliced into half-moons)
  • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in hot oil in batches until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Sauté onion in the same pan, add garlic and tomato paste, then deglaze with wine. Scrape up browned bits.
  3. Pour wine mixture over beef in slow cooker. Add broth, herbs, and bay leaves.
  4. Add potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 80

Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Potatoes may soften upon freezing. Reheat gently with a splash of broth if needed.