Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker.
3. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the same skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the flour and butter until a paste forms.
8. Stir the flour mixture into the stew and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the stew thickens.
9. Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Remove the bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 398
• Protein: 36g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 16g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 899mg

Conclusion