Best 5 Slow Cooker Caramelized Onion Beef Stew Recipes

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Slow cooker caramelized onion beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of tender beef, caramelized onions, and savory gravy is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also incredibly easy to make, as it can be prepared in a slow cooker with minimal effort. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Let your slow cooker do all the work of making beautifully caramelized onions. Freeze what you don't use right away so you'll have caramelized onions ready in a snap for soups, burgers, omelets, pizzas, and more.

Provided by foodelicious

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup melted butter, divided
8 onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Rub bottom and sides of slow cooker with 1/2 of the butter. Toss onions and salt with remaining butter in a bowl.
  • Cook onions on Low until browned and sweet, about 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 170.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SLOW COOKER BEEF WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Beef With Caramelized Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GibbyLou

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 1 2/3 pounds)
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs round roast or 2 lbs steak, trimmed of all fat
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Stir together onions, garlic, sugar, thyme, salt, and black pepper in bottom of a large slow cooker.
  • If necessary, cut beef to fit into slow cooker.
  • Pat beef dry with clean paper towels and place on top of onions.
  • Mix vinegar and broth together and pour over onions and beef.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Slice beef across the grain.
  • Spoon onions atop sliced beef.

SLOW-COOKER CARAMELIZED ONION BEEF STEW



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Cook sweet onions to caramelized perfection, then slow cook with beef and vegetables for a satisfying stew.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 cups halved and thinly sliced sweet onions (about 1 1/2 onions)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 lb beef stew meat
1 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 package (.87 oz) onion gravy mix
2 cups 1-inch pieces diagonally cut carrots
1 cup 1-inch pieces diagonally cut parsnips
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas

Steps:

  • Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Cook onions and sugar in butter 30 to 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized. Stir in thyme and stew meat; place in slow cooker.
  • In medium bowl, mix broth and gravy mix; pour over meat mixture in slow cooker. Top with carrots and parsnips. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in peas. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BEEF STEW WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND AMBER LAGER



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup (2 fluid ounces/60 milliliters) vegetable oil
2 1/2 (1.25 kilogram) beef stew meat, preferably chuck, cut into 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) chunks
1 1/2 pound (750 grams) yellow onions, sliced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose (plain) flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 carrots, sliced
1 bottle (12 fluid ounces/375 milliliters) good-quality amber lager or pale ale
1 cup (8 fluid ounces/250 milliliters) beef or chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot, warm the oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, brown the meat well on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust the heat as necessary to keep the meat from scorching. Transfer the browned meat to a plate and repeat until all the meat is browned.
  • Add the onions and butter to the pot and stir over high heat until the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and sprinkle in the sugar. Continue to cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add the flour, thyme and carrots and raise the heat to high. Stir for 1 minute, then pour in the lager or ale, letting it come to a vigorous boil. Stir in the broth and tomato paste and return to a boil.
  • Return the meat and any accumulated juices on the plate to the pot, let the liquid come just to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender when pierced and the sauce is slightly thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on warmed individual plates.

SLOW-COOKER CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Slow-cooker caramelized onions will make any meal taste better. Toss them on a burger or sandwich, or in scrambled eggs or omelets. These also make an amazing onion dip. -Heather Ingersoll, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover, cook on high, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned and tender, about 5 hours. Uncover and cook 1 additional hour, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Serve as desired. Refrigerate in airtight container., Freeze option: Freeze cooled onions in freezer containers up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, brisket, or short ribs are all excellent choices for beef stew.
  • Brown the beef before cooking: Browning the beef adds flavor and helps to create a rich, flavorful sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic vegetables for beef stew. You can also add other vegetables, such as parsnips, turnips, or mushrooms.
  • Use a good quality red wine: The red wine adds depth of flavor to the stew. Choose a red wine that you would enjoy drinking on its own.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for a long time: The longer the stew cooks, the more tender the beef will be and the more flavorful the sauce will be.
  • Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or mashed potatoes: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker caramelized onion beef stew is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This stew is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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