PERFECT CROCK POT BEEF STEW

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This is an excellent recipe for crock-pot beef stew, as adapted from a combination of two other highly-rated stove-top beef stew recipes posted. I made it as an experiment, and my friends and family exclaimed over it for days afterwards!

Provided by uberivy

Categories     Stew

Time 6h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs beef stew meat
2 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1/3 cup leek, chopped fine
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 large yukon gold potatoes or 2 large red potatoes, diced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (1/3 c. chopped fresh)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves, diced
1 cup cremini mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch, to thicken sauce if needed
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 TBSPs oil in large skillet, season meat with salt and pepper, stir meat in oil until slightly browned.
  • Transfer meat into crock-pot and add onions and 2 TBSPs oil to skillet, reduce heat to medium-sauté onions until golden brown, mix with meat.
  • Sauté leeks briefly in skillet and add to meat and onions in crock pot.
  • Add wine, tomatoes with juices, garlic, herbs, hoisin sauce, water, and bay leaves.
  • Simmer for 4-5 hours on low setting, or 2 on high.
  • Add carrots and potatoes and beef broth. Cook another 2 hours.
  • Add mushrooms. Cook for final hour on low setting.
  • Uncover, increase heat, stir until thickened-add cornstarch if necessary. Discard bay leaves.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

sehar sajid
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This is the best beef stew recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my crock pot and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Byarugaba Philip
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bryan Mccurley
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This stew is so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of beef, vegetables, and herbs. It's the perfect meal for a special occasion.


Kristo
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I've been making this stew for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I love serving it with a side of mashed potatoes and a glass of red wine.


Burton Joseph W. De La Garza
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my crock pot and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Duh Wolf Is My Bytch
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Demarion Taylor
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This is the best beef stew recipe I've ever tried. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Malik Ansari
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Nathaniel Myers
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This stew is so hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of beef, vegetables, and herbs. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Brandy Sibeko
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I've made this stew several times and it's always delicious. I like to add a little bit of red wine to the pot for extra flavor. It's also great served over mashed potatoes.


Ripon Hossain
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This is my go-to recipe for beef stew. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can just set it and forget it in my crock pot.


Mhi Hafizul
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Chandra Bahadura
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This beef stew is fall-apart tender and so flavorful! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my crock pot and let it cook all day. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


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