Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to crafting an extraordinary crock pot beef stew that will tantalize your taste buds. In this comprehensive guide, we'll unveil the culinary techniques, explore the nuances of flavor combinations, and provide step-by-step instructions to transform your slow cooker into a magical vessel that produces a hearty and delectable beef stew. From selecting the finest cuts of meat to mastering the art of layering flavors, you'll learn the essential tips and tricks to create a stew that is both comforting and unforgettable. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors as we guide you through the process of creating an amazing crock pot beef stew that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
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SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW
When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h25m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEST OF ALL: SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
I have tried many beef stew recipes from this site. This is the one! I took the best from each and got this no-fail version.
Provided by Bobbee Valentine
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 7h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk flour, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Place stew beef in bag, seal the bag, and shake to coat beef to coat completely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute coated beef in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Stir onion into beef; saute until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour beef and onions into a slow cooker.
- Stir beef broth, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Pour broth mixture into the same skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Transfer broth mixture to the slow cooker.
- Mix potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, beef stew seasoning mix, and paprika into beef mixture.
- Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook until meat is tender, 6 to 7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I
A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!
Provided by BUCHKO
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 12h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
Take the time up front to make a thick gravy and you'll love how rich and delicious it makes this slow-cooked stew. Even though the caraway is optional, we recommend giving it a try- it's a simple way to add something special to a classic.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 8h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Toss the beef with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat in flour and shake off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook undisturbed until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, turning the beef as needed, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and onions and stir to combine.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps). Add the beef broth, thyme, caraway if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking; continue simmering and whisking until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes.
- Pour the gravy into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The meat and vegetables should be tender.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve the stew in bowls with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.
HEARTY CROCK-POT BEEF STEW RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: Mccormick® beef stew seasoning, v8 juice, celeries, vidalia onion, carrot, red potatoes, beef stewing meat
Provided by Shannon Citrino
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Turn on slow cooker to the high setting
- Place stewing meat into the slow cooker along with ⅔ of the baby carrots and the sliced celery.
- Put one half of the onion aside. Dice the remaining half and add to the Crock-Pot. Add the potatoes.
- In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of V8 juice and the seasoning packet. Pour the liquid into the slow cooker.
- With a large cooking spoon, gently stir the stew until evenly mixed.
- Cook on high for 2.5 hours or until potatoes and carrots are soft
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 3 grams
AMAZING CROCK POT BEEF STEW
Ok I confess, I've never made this recipe. In fact I don't even own a crock pot, but I know there are some crock pot lovers out there, so here's another one to try.
Provided by Terese
Categories Stew
Time 10h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place meat in crock pot.
- Combine flour, salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle over meat and stir to coat meat with flour.
- Mix beef stew seasoning with water and pour over meat.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for about 10 hours.
- Stir thoroughly before serving.
BEST EVER CROCKPOT BEEF STEW
Make and share this Best Ever Crockpot Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Broke Guy
Categories Steak
Time 8h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Shake the beef stew meat in a brown paper bag or resealable plastic bag with the flour and seasoning salt until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the floured stew meat to the pan and brown on all sides. Remove using a slotted spoon or tongs & place into the bottom of a slow cooker. Season with pepper.
- Saute the diced onion for 2 minutes. Transfer the onions into the slow cooker as well.
- Pour in to the skillet the worcestershire sauce, water and beef demi glace and whisk until mixed, making sure you scrape up any browned bits in the bottom of the pan. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- Add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- Pour the broth mixture in the crockpot over the vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.9, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 145.2, Sodium 439, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 8.8, Protein 56
Tips:
- Use a good quality cut of beef. Chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs are all excellent choices for beef stew. Look for meat that is well-marbled, as this will help to keep it moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Brown the beef before cooking. This will help to develop flavor and create a rich, brown sauce.
- Use a variety of vegetables. Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic stew vegetables, but you can also add other vegetables such as turnips, parsnips, or green beans.
- Use a good quality beef broth. This will help to give the stew a rich, flavorful base.
- Season the stew well. Salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme are all essential seasonings for beef stew. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Cook the stew on low heat for a long time. This will help to tenderize the beef and allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve the stew with a side of bread or mashed potatoes. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a hearty, flavorful dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a beef stew that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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