Especially after a long day's work on a chilly winter day, a big bowl of plain ol' beef stew sure does hit the spot. Here's one that can actually be prepped the night before and stuck in the 'fridge overnight, then slow-cooked in the slow cooker all day long so it's ready for you when you get done. Lots ...more
Especially after a long day's work on a chilly winter day, a big bowl of plain ol' beef stew sure does hit the spot. Here's one that can actually be prepped the night before and stuck in the 'fridge overnight, then slow-cooked in the slow cooker all day long so it's ready for you when you get done. Lots of meat 'n' taters, carrots and other veggies and a wonderful thick gravy/sauce makes this one of my wintertime favorites!
Ready in
8 hours 30 mins
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Ingredients
Serves: 4
1/2 cupall-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoonsfreshly ground black pepper, divided
3 to 4 poundsbeef chuck or arm roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
In a large mixing bowl or re-sealable bag, mix together the flour, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss the beef cubes in the mixture and cover them thoroughly. Shake off excess.
2.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and brown beef on all sides. Transfer the browned cubes to a slow cooker.
3.
In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Cook the onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer these to the slow cooker with the beef. Pour the wine and 1 cup of the broth into the skillet to deglaze, then pour the liquid into slow cooker.
4.
Pour the rest of the beef broth into slow cooker. Place potatoes and carrots in slow cooker, and season with rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Mix in remaining water and Worcestershire sauce. Add more water if needed to cover all ingredients. (If you have put all these ingredients in the removable vessel of a slow cooker or in a big bowl, this is the point you can refrigerate it overnight).
5.
Cover the slow cooker and cook the stew 7 to 8 hours on Low. About 30 minutes before serving, add the peas/corn. If the sauce seems thin, mix a tablespoon or two of flour with a little cold water, then mix that into the sauce. Allow 20 to 30 minutes for sauce to thicken. Serve over noodles or rice.
Alternate method
To add just a bit of a Southwestern touch, in step #2, add 2 tablespoons of chili powder to the spice mixture.
This is my all-time favorite beef stew. Wonderful, tender beef bites, nicely cooked potaotes and carrots, a touch of red wine in the silky sauce - Yum!