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Slow-Cooked Beef Stew

Delicious slow-cooker beef stew with vegetables and chuck roast
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 496 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 3-inch chunks (can substitute bottom round or sirloin tip)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups beef stock (can substitute chicken stock)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • cornstarch (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a skillet and heat on medium.
  • Stir together the flour and pepper in a medium bowl. Roll the beef chunks in the flour and add a few pieces to the skillet. Brown the beef chunks on all sides, adding more oil if necessary, and then move them to the slow cooker. Save the leftover flour.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into the pan; add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is wilted. Add 3 tablespoons of leftover flour and the salt and stir to mix with the onion. Pour a little beef stock to help deglaze the pan and cook for a minute. Add the vinegar and Worcestershire and stir. Then pour in the rest of the beef stock.
  • Pour the onions and stock mixture into the slow cooker. Add the thyme.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-9 hours. The beef is done when it breaks apart easily with a fork.
  • If you prefer a thicker broth, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and water and stir. Add the mixture to the slow cooker and stir it into the broth. Repeat until the broth reaches the preferred thickness. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 39gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 1.464mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 9.073IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 5mg
Keyword beef stew, slow cooked beef stew
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