Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Best Ever Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew is one of the best hearty and comfort food to make in a crock pot. Tender and melt-in-your-mouth beef is simmered in a rich and divine sauce with carrots, onions, and potatoes.

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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

• For the beef
• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-2 inch chunks
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• For the stew
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 4 tbsp red wine
• 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, or oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp green peas, fresh or frozen
• fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat the beef dry and cut into 2-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a large ziplock bag along with flour, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Shake until well coated.
2. Place a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, add cooking oil followed by enough beef to fill the pan 3/4 full in one layer.
3. Sear in skillet until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Then transfer the beef to a large plate. Repeat for any remaining beef.
4. Add garlic, onions, carrots, baby potatoes and browned beef cubes into the slow cooker.
5. Add red wine, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, tomato paste and beef broth to the slow cooker. Mix well.
6. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours until potatoes are tender and meat is tender.
7. About 30 minutes prior to serving, mix together cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the broth has thickened.
8. A few minutes before serving, add peas to the slow cooker. 
9. Serve with optional chopped parsley on top for garnish. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: To store leftover Beef Stew, let it cool down first and place in an airtight container. It can last up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. The flavor of beef stew improves with time.
Follow these guidelines on how to use a crock pot if you're not familiar with slow cooking.

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