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Crock Pot Beef Stew

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A hearty and comforting crock pot beef stew with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for a slow-cooked, flavorful family meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1.5 pounds beef stewing meat (in chunks)
  • 1–2 teaspoons salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 medium yellow onions (cut into wedges)
  • 2 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup red wine (or more broth)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 large waxy potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
  • 4 large carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
  • 4 large celery sticks (sliced)
  • 1/2 pound brown mushrooms (quartered)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with flour, and cook until browned on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, cook onions and garlic until softened. Stir in Italian seasoning and tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Deglaze the pan with red wine (or broth), scraping up browned bits. Cook until slightly thickened, then stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  4. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms on top of the beef in the slow cooker. Carefully pour the hot liquid over everything.
  5. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours. Stir in frozen peas 10 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, cook with the lid slightly open at the end.
  • Substitute red wine with additional beef broth if preferred.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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