Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew features tender beef chuck, Yukon gold potatoes, and a rich red wine broth for a stress-free, hearty family meal.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 30 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2½ pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3–6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cold butter, divided
2 cups yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Cabernet Sauvignon
4 cups beef broth
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
5 carrots, 1-inch chunks
1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
1. Toss beef cubes with flour and seasonings until coated.
2. Sear beef in olive oil in batches until browned; move to slow cooker.
3. Sauté onions and garlic in butter, deglaze with wine, and add to slow cooker.
4. Add broth, bouillon, Worcestershire, tomato paste, carrots, potatoes, and herbs.
5. Cook on low for 7.5 to 8 hours.
6. Add peas in the last 15 minutes. Thicken with slurry and finish with cold butter.
Notes
Use chuck roast for the most tender results.
Replace wine with extra broth and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar for alcohol-free.
Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 507
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1035mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 132mg
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