Description
Warm up your evenings with our Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew, a comforting dish that practically prepares itself. This hearty stew is perfect for busy nights when you want a delicious meal without the fuss. Just gather your ingredients, toss them into the slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you focus on what matters most. Packed with tender beef, vibrant veggies, and rich flavors that meld beautifully during slow cooking, this stew is sure to be a hit at the dinner table. Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting friends, it’s an easy and satisfying choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds of stew meat
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 cup cabernet sauvignon or merlot wine
- 5 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 pound baby yukon gold potatoes
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ cup flour
- 3–6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chilled butter (split)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons tomato concentrate
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Cut stew meat into bite-sized pieces; season with pepper, garlic salt, and celery salt. Coat with flour.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft. Deglaze with wine.
- Transfer sautéed mixture to crockpot; add beef stock, carrots, potatoes, and seasonings.
- Cook on low for about 210 minutes or until meat is tender.
- Optional: Thicken the stew by adding a corn starch mixture during the last half hour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg