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Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew

Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew for Cozy Family Dinners

This Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew is perfect for busy evenings, providing a hearty meal with minimal prep that comfort food lovers will adore.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat Use chuck roast for rich flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For browning the meat
  • 2 medium Onions White or yellow preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is best
  • 1 cup Red Wine Can substitute with beef stock or grape juice
  • 4 cups Beef Stock Low-sodium recommended
  • 3 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 1 cup Peas Add towards the end
  • 4 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold is ideal
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour For thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Butter Optional for finishing touch

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the beef by cutting the stew meat into 1½-inch cubes, trimming excess fat, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown the meat in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté chopped onions in the same skillet until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Deglaze the skillet with red wine, scraping up browned bits and reducing for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine the browned beef, beef stock, carrots, and potatoes in the crockpot, stirring gently.
  6. Set the crockpot to cook on low for 7½ to 8 hours or high for 3½ to 4 hours.
  7. Add peas about 15 minutes before serving and thicken if desired.
  8. Add a pat of cold butter to the stew before serving for extra richness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make this stew a day in advance for deeper flavors and allow it to rest in the fridge overnight.

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