Description
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the quintessential comfort dish that warms your heart on cold days and brings friends and family together. This hearty stew features succulent chunks of beef simmered to perfection with vibrant vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a splash of red wine for depth of flavor. Simply prepare your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you enjoy other activities. The result is a rich, savory stew that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or over a bed of rice. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds beef stew meat
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ cup flour
- 3–6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons cold butter (divided)
- 2 cups yellow onions (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup 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
- ¼ cup cold water + 3 tablespoons corn starch (optional)
- 2–3 drops Gravy Master (optional)
Instructions
- Cut beef into 1-inch cubes, season with black pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and coat with flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meat in olive oil until golden on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until softened; deglaze with a splash of wine. Add to the slow cooker along with remaining ingredients (except peas) and mix well.
- Cook on low for 7½ to 8 hours or high for about 3½ to 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- If desired, thicken by mixing cornstarch with cold water before adding to the stew.
- Finish by swirling in cold butter for a velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg