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Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Red Wine

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A cozy and easy slow cooker beef stew featuring tender beef chunks simmered in a rich red wine sauce with vegetables. Perfect for comforting dinners with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot recommended)
  • 2 cups beef broth, low sodium preferred
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch/almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1.5 cups)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels and toss in all-purpose flour seasoned lightly with salt and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, sear beef cubes for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply browned. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion, celery, and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in dry red wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Pour the wine and vegetable mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Add cubed potatoes on top without stirring in too much to maintain texture.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickened. Remove lid during last 30 minutes if stew is too thin to reduce.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Browning the beef and sautéing vegetables before slow cooking builds deep flavor. Use a dry red wine you would drink for best taste. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or almond flour. Remove lid during last 30 minutes if stew is too watery to thicken. Season gradually and taste near the end.

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