Best 9 Tuscan Beef Stew Crock Pot Recipes

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Welcome to the world of stews! In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to explore the flavors of Tuscany with a hearty and comforting recipe for slow-cooker beef stew. This stew is a perfect blend of classic Italian flavors, featuring tender beef, aromatic herbs, and a rich, flavorful broth. With just a few simple steps and minimal effort, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will warm your soul and fill your kitchen with an amazing aroma. Get ready to indulge your taste buds as we guide you through the preparation of an unforgettable tuscan beef stew that will leave you craving for more.

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EASY SLOW COOKER TUSCAN BEEF STEW



Easy Slow Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew image

No need to brown the beef with this stew, the slow cooker does all of the work. This recipe is courtesy of McCormick.

Time 4h14m59S

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon mccormick mixed pickling spice
2 pound beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, cut into medium wedges
4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 teaspoon mccormick rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon mccormick garlic powder
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon flour
8 slices italian bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Place the pickling spice in the center of a piece of cheesecloth or coffee filter.
  • Tie tightly with a long piece of string.
  • Place beef cubes, onion, carrot, crushed rosemary, garlic powder and bouillon cubes to slow cooker.
  • Stir in tomatoes and wine.
  • Add pickling spice bundle; cover.
  • Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH.
  • Remove pickling spice bundle.
  • Thicken stew by mixing flour with 1 tablespoon water in medium bowl until smooth.
  • Stir in several tablespoons hot liquid from stew, then stir flour mixture into stew.
  • Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until stew thickens slightly.
  • To serve, place 1 slice bread in each bowl. Spoon stew over bread.

SLOW COOKER TUSCAN BEEF STEW



Slow Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew image

This red-wine enriched stew with mashed potatoes tastes great when cooked in your slow cooker.This recipe is courtesy of McCormick.

Time 4h9m59S

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 package mccormick® slow cookers hearty beef stew seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon mccormick® rosemary leaves, crushed
8 slices italian bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Place beef, carrots, tomatoes and onion in slow cooker.
  • Mix Seasoning Mix, water, wine and rosemary until blended.
  • Pour over beef and vegetables; toss to coat well. Cover.
  • Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Stir before serving.
  • To serve, place 1 slice of bread in each bowl. Spoon stew over bread.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 248 calories, Sugar 5 g, Fat 7 g, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 348 mg, TransFat 0.3 g

EASY SLOW COOKER TUSCAN BEEF STEW



Easy Slow Cooker Tuscan Beef Stew image

This easy-to-prepare stew adds all ingredients to the slow cooker at one time, eliminating the step of browning the beef.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp McCormick® Mixed Pickling Spice
2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, cut into medium wedges
4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tsp McCormick® Rosemary Leaves
1 tsp McCormick® Garlic Powder
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dry red wine
1 tbsp flour
8 slices Italian bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Place the pickling spice in the center of a piece of cheesecloth or coffee filter. Tie tightly with a long piece of string.
  • Place beef cubes, onion, carrot, crushed rosemary, garlic powder and bouillon cubes to slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes and wine. Add pickling spice bundle; cover.
  • Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH. Remove pickling spice bundle.
  • Thicken stew by mixing flour with 1 tablespoon water in medium bowl until smooth. Stir in several tablespoons hot liquid from stew, then stir flour mixture into stew. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until stew thickens slightly. To serve, place 1 slice bread in each bowl. Spoon stew over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 Calories

SLOW-COOKER SICILIAN-STYLE BEEF STEW



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For the best flavor, season the meat with salt and pepper the night before and store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 5h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 shallots, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 bulb fennel (12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 sprig rosemary
2 strips orange zest (each 1 inch by 3 inches), plus orange wedges for serving
1 cup pitted green olives, such as Castelvetrano (7 ounces)
Mashed potatoes, for serving

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil and half of beef, in a single layer; cook, turning a few times, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. Add shallots and wine to skillet; cook, scraping up browned bits, until wine has almost evaporated, about 3 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker; stir in tomatoes with their juices, fennel, rosemary, and zest. Cover and cook on high until meat is fork-tender, about 4 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in olives; season with salt and pepper. Remove rosemary; serve, with mashed potatoes, orange wedges, and more pepper.

TUSCAN BEEF STEW



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Great Italian flavor in a beef stew. For the crockpot. This is from Campbell's. Posted for the 'Zaar World Tour II.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Stew

Time 8h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (10 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup water
2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (14 1/4 ounce) can diced Italian-style tomatoes
3 large carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon italian seasoning, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (16 ounce) cans each white kidney beans (cannellini)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except for the beans in crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on LOW 8-9 hours (or on HIGH for 4-5 hours).
  • Stir in beans. Turn heat to HIGH and cook 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.2, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 118, Sodium 933.7, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.8, Protein 39

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF STEW



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Best beef stew I've ever made! I apologize for the vague instructions, the ingredient amounts are approximate as well as I did this over the weekend but did not note amounts. It turned out so good I wanted to save what I did so I could make again! Chicken broth can be used instead of beef broth if desired.

Provided by Christine Foley Wanner

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
¼ teaspoon onion powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, quartered
½ yellow onion, quartered and sliced
4 red potatoes, quartered
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
¾ cup red wine
¼ cup beef broth
¼ cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Add beef to seasoned flour and toss to evenly coat; shake off any excess flour.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer beef to slow cooker; add carrots, onion, potatoes, celery, and garlic.
  • Whisk red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, and rosemary together in a bowl until smooth; pour over beef and vegetables.
  • Cook on Low until beef and vegetables are tender, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 178.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN-STYLE BEEF STEW



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Looking for a Italian slow-cooked dinner made using Progresso™ broth? Then check out this hearty stew loaded with beef, bacon and veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 lb), trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 lb carrots, cut diagonally into slices
1 cup dry red wine
2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms
1/2 cup dry-pack julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes
Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Place bacon in slow cooker. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Cook beef in bacon drippings 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Add onion. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Spoon mixture into slow cooker.
  • Add carrots, wine, broth, flour, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and diced tomatoes to slow cooker; stir.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer or until tomatoes are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg

SLOW COOKER SPANISH BEEF STEW



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I have never heard a complaint of my beef stew, it's a great new take on an old favorite! I prefer to serve stew over white rice, it all depends on your taste. You can season the beef with a packet of Sazon instead of salt and pepper, for even more Spanish style.

Provided by Moefunk04

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound beef stew meat
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup chopped Spanish onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped red potatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) jar sofrito
½ cup pitted and halved green olives

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in hot skillet until completely browned, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer beef to a slow cooker, retaining some of the beef drippings in the skillet.
  • Return skillet to heat and heat the retained drippings. Saute onion and garlic in hot drippings until softened, about 5 minutes; add to beef in slow cooker.
  • Stir potatoes, diced tomatoes, sofrito, and olives into the beef mixture.
  • Cook on Low until beef and potatoes are fork-tender, 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 821.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN BEEF STEW



Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Stew image

Give savory beef stew a Tuscan twist with Italian seasoning, cannellini beans and crushed tomatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound beef stew meat
1 teaspoon beef base
3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (19 ounces) Progresso™ cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree, undrained
1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 1-pound bag)

Steps:

  • Place beef, beef base, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, pepper, kidney beans, tomatoes and gravy in order listed in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
  • Stir in Italian seasoning, sugar and frozen green beans. Increase heat setting to high. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until green beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut stew meat or cut your own from a chuck roast.
  • Brown the meat in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a tight-fitting lid for best results.
  • Add enough liquid to cover the meat by at least an inch. Beef broth, red wine, and crushed tomatoes are all good options.
  • Season the stew generously with salt, pepper, garlic, and dried oregano.
  • Bring the stew to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Cook for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the stew over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion:

Tuscan beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. With its tender meat, savory sauce, and fresh vegetables, this stew is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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