5 Tips for Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Beef Stew Perfection!
This slow cooker beef stew offers a tender, flavorful dish full of hearty vegetables and seasoned beef, perfect for those cold evenings when comfort food is a must.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 lb baby potatoes halved
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 cup cold water
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet and brown the beef evenly.
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker. In the same skillet, pour in red wine to deglaze, scraping up all the stuck bits.
- Add all remaining ingredients except peas, cornstarch, and water to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- To thicken the stew, whisk the cornstarch with cold water, then stir into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving.
- Stir in the frozen peas, cover, and let cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to customize the stew by adding your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or parsnips for extra flavor!