Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ pounds stew meat (see notes); ½ teaspoon EACH: black pepper, garlic salt, 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 cabernet sauvignon (or merlot. See notes.); 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)- Adds an even richer darker color.)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:4h

This traditional Beef Stew is loaded with tender bites of juicy beef, golden potatoes, carrots, peas, red wine, onions, garlic, and a hearty beef broth. It's the BEST Slow Cooker recipe for Fall and Winter.

Updated at: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:51:34 GMT