Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 pounds boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 slices bacon; 3 tablespoons olive oil, optional; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups beef broth; 1 pound baby multi-colored beets with tops, peeled and tops removed; 1 pound rainbow carrots with tops, peeled and tops removed; 1 pound multi-colored Peewee potatoes; 1 pint Brussels sprouts, chopped; 2 cups good red wine; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon whole allspice; 5 cloves garlic; 3 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 pounds boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 slices bacon
3 tablespoons olive oil, optional
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups beef broth
1 pound baby multi-colored beets with tops, peeled and tops removed
1 pound rainbow carrots with tops, peeled and tops removed
1 pound multi-colored Peewee potatoes
1 pint Brussels sprouts, chopped
2 cups good red wine
1/2 cup fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon whole allspice
5 cloves garlic
3 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped

1
Put 1 cup of the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper.
2
Dredge the beef in the seasoned flour and set aside.
3
Heat a heavy skillet on medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook until crisp.
4
Set the bacon aside, leaving the drippings behind in the skillet (chop the bacon and reserve for serving).
5
In batches, brown the beef in the skillet, adding olive oil if necessary, about 3 minutes per batch.
6
Transfer each batch to the slow cooker as it browns.
7
Add the butter and remaining 3 tablespoons flour to the skillet.
8
Cook 3 minutes, stirring with a whisk.
9
Whisk in the tomato paste.
10
Turn off the heat, pour in the beef broth and whisk to get all the ingredients incorporated with the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
11
Add the mixture to the slow cooker.
12
Add the beets, carrots, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, red wine, parsley, Worcestershire, allspice, garlic, bay leaves and onions.
13
Set the cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
14
Serve in bowls sprinkled with the reserved bacon.

619

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 1/2 pounds boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, 4 slices bacon, and more.

Yes, 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.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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