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Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Red Wine

  • Author: Liliana
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A hearty, melt-in-your-mouth beef stew made with chuck roast, red wine, and root vegetables in a slow cooker. This set-it-and-forget-it meal offers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal active effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Pinot Noir)
  • 1.5 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 large carrots, chopped into large chunks
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Pat beef cubes dry and toss with flour, salt, and pepper until lightly dusted.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply browned. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onions and celery for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in red wine and beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Pour this mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  5. Add carrots, thyme, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  7. If the sauce is too thin, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to thicken. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Do not skip searing the beef for maximum flavor. Use a dry red wine that you enjoy drinking. If using potatoes, add them in the last 2 hours of cooking to prevent mushiness. The stew tastes better the next day as flavors meld.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: slow cooker beef stew, red wine stew, chuck roast recipe, comfort food, meal prep, easy dinner, one pot meal

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