Beef Stew Slow Cooker Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Warm your soul with a bowl of homemade beef stew that has been slow-cooked to perfection. This hearty recipe brings together succulent chunks of beef, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you’re looking for a comforting family dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this slow cooker beef stew is sure to delight. Follow this simple recipe and enjoy a bowl of warm, comforting goodness.

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Ingredients:

• 2 pounds stewing beef trimmed and cubed
• 3 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 6 cups beef brot
• ½ cup red wine optional
• 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
• 4 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 stalks celery cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch or as needed
• 2 tablespoons water or as needed
• ¾ cup peas

Instructions:

• Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper.
• Toss beef in flour mixture.
• Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot.
• Cook the beef and onions until browned.
• Add beef broth and red wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
• Stir in all remaining ingredients except for peas, cornstarch and water.
• Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes).
• Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
• Slowly add the slurry to the boiling stew to reach desired consistency (you may not need all of the slurry, if you’d like a thicker stew, you can add extra).
• Stir in peas and simmer 5-10 minutes before serving . Season with salt & pepper to taste.