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Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew features tender chunks of chuck simmered low and slow with carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and a rich broth kissed with Marsala, Worcestershire, and smoked paprika. The flavors meld into a deep, comforting gravy perfect for chilly evenings or relaxed weekend dinners, and it holds up beautifully for make-ahead meals.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook4 hrs
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew
  1. 1

    Place flour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, press out excess air, and seal. Shake until the beef is well coated with the seasoned flour.

  2. 2

    Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Take the beef out of the seasoned flour, shaking off any extra. Add the beef, onion, and mushrooms to the skillet; cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.

  3. 3

    Move the beef mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in carrots, potatoes, beef broth, celery, tomatoes, Marsala wine, onion soup mix, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cover the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Cook on High for 04:00:00 to 06:00:00 or on Low for 10:00:00 to 12:00:00. Season with salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl; gradually add to the stew while stirring until thickened.

About This Recipe

Prep Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 591.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
It is an American stew recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Carrot. The full list of 20 is above.
How long does it take to make Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 591.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 20 ingredients and 5 steps.

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