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Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew simmers beef, red wine, and hearty vegetables into a rich, comforting bowl with deep, layered flavor. Tender cubes of meat and classic aromatics meld with bay leaves and paprika for a cozy, cold-weather meal that’s perfect for family dinners or make‑ahead gatherings.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook7 hrs 15 mins
  • Serves10
  • DifficultyEasy
Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
  1. 1

    Whisk the flour, garlic salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; pour the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the stew beef to the bag, seal it, and shake until the beef is fully coated.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté the coated beef in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Stir the onion into the beef; sauté until the onion softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the beef and onions to a slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Stir the beef broth, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Pour the broth mixture into the same skillet and bring it to a boil while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Pour the broth mixture into the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Stir the potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, beef stew seasoning mix, and paprika into the beef mixture.

  5. 5

    Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce the heat to Low and cook until the meat is tender, 6 to 7 hours.

About This Recipe

Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 7 hrs 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, and Beef Stew Seasoning Mix. Each serving provides about 386.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
It is an American stew recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Beef Stew Seasoning Mix, Black Pepper. The full list of 16 is above.
What goes well with Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
Explore these American side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
About 7 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 386.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.

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