SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY FRENCH BEEF STEW

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Go hearty and rustic on a chilly day with this country stew of veggies and chunks of beef in a red wine broth. Ladle it over noodles straight from the slow cooker.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
3 cups ready-to-serve baby-cut carrots
1 cup red Zinfandel wine or nonalcoholic red wine
3/4 cup 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 mushrooms (3 cups)
1/2 cup julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
Hot cooked egg noodles, if desired
Chopped fresh parsley or basil 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, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Place bacon in cooker. Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat in skillet. Cook beef in bacon fat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Stir onion into beef. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Spoon mixture into cooker.
  • Stir carrots, wine, broth, flour, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and canned diced tomatoes into mixture in cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 20 to 30 minutes longer or until sun-dried tomatoes are tender. Serve beef mixture over noodles; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Sou Hiyori
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This recipe is the worst beef stew I've ever had. Don't waste your time.


H.A Hacker
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a disaster. I'm giving up on it.


Md Shahariya
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This recipe is a waste of time. The beef was tough and the vegetables were mushy.


Deus Caritas
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my stew turned out watery. Not sure what went wrong.


DNFJYFBJFNK Sk
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to taste.


Choudhry Mubasher
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The beef was a little tough, but the flavor was amazing.


Evangelina Villarreal
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Gemechis bahiru
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


cnazo qhilika
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


SQamar Zaman
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I'm not a huge fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious!


Orane Whyte
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I added a few extra vegetables to the stew, like carrots and celery. It turned out even better!


michael barasa
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This stew is so comforting and hearty. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Imtiaz Malik
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


gladis duran
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The flavors in this stew are incredible. The beef, vegetables, and sauce all come together perfectly.


Serene
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! Will definitely be making this again.


Audra Dennis
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ease of using a slow cooker makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Maurice Samuel
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The beef was fall-apart tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the rich and flavorful sauce.