Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped; 3 potatoes, diced; 5 carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup Marsala wine; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 (10.5 ounce) cans organic beef broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix; 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional); 2 tablespoons water (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
3 potatoes, diced
5 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Marsala wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 (10.5 ounce) cans organic beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
2 tablespoons water (optional)

1
Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the beef, and seal the bag. Shake the bag thoroughly to coat the beef with seasoned flour.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake the excess seasoning off the beef, then stir the beef into the hot skillet with the onion and mushrooms. Cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
3
Place the beef mixture into a slow cooker. Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, Marsala wine, and Worcestershire sauce into the cooker with the beef mixture. Pour the beef broth and tomatoes into the cooker, and stir in the onion soup mix and 1 more teaspoon of smoked paprika. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours, or on Low for 10 to 12 hours. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
4
For a thicker stew, combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Gradually stir the mixture into the stew until thickened.

829

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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