Description

A hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Beef Stew that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender chunks of stew meat simmered with vegetables and rich flavors create a meal that’s satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ pounds 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
2 cups yellow onions
diced
4 cloves garlic
minced
1 cup cabernet sauvignon
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
2–3 drops Gravy Master

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the stew meat with black pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and flour.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the floured meat in batches, adding butter as needed.
Once the meat is browned, transfer it to a slow cooker. Add onions, garlic, cabernet sauvignon, beef broth, bouillon cubes, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, carrots, potatoes, bay leaves, and rosemary.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until meat and vegetables are tender.
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas. If a thicker stew is desired, combine cold water and corn starch in a bowl, then stir into the stew.
Add gravy master for color, if desired, before serving.

Notes

Choose high-quality stew meat for the best flavor. Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot works well, but you can use any red wine you prefer. For a thicker stew, corn starch can be added at the end.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Dinner, Main Course, Stew
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 610 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 1,180 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0.7 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 45 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Stew, beef stew, slow cooker recipes, comfort food, hearty meals