Description
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered with an array of vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe allows you to enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Just toss in the ingredients, set your slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you relax. This stew is versatile too—feel free to customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds stew meat
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup cabernet sauvignon (or merlot)
- 5 medium carrots
- 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 cups yellow onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- Olive oil and butter
Instructions
- Cut beef into cubes, season with pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and coat with flour.
- Brown the meat in olive oil over medium-high heat; transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté onions and garlic in butter; add to slow cooker with wine.
- Add remaining ingredients except peas; cover and cook on low for 7½ to 8 hours.
- Stir in frozen peas during the last 15 minutes; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg