SPRING HILL RANCH'S SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
This is what slow cookers were invented for - Cooking stuff low and slow and long. And this is the very basic in beef stews for the slow cooker. Really delicious as it is written, from here you can develop a world class stew. Add an assortment of spices, your favorite red wine, different vegetables. This will give you the...
Provided by Wiley P
Categories Roasts
Time 8h30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tablespoon of the oil. In batches, sear the beef pieces well, turning to sear most of the sides of each chunk. Season each batch with a pinch of kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper as they sear. Remove the browned pieces to your slow cooker and repeat the process with more oil and more beef pieces until all the beef is browned. Note 1: Arm roast and chuck roast are nicely marbled and very flavorful - I highly recommend either in this stew. Note 2: Don't put more than about a quarter of the meat in the pan at one time. Crowding the meat pieces together will cause the meat to "steam" and release much of its moisture. That will dry the meat and reduce its ability to really brown nicely and it will not leave nice burned flavor-chunks ("fond") on the bottom of the pan. Note 3: You don't need to cook the beef pieces through, but just brown the outside. They will finish cooking in the crock pot.
- 2. In the same pan, and using a little more oil if needed, cook the onions until they are beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Season them with a little salt and pepper. Add the garlic and stir until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Move the cooked onion/garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
- 3. Once the meat and onion/garlic mixture are in the slow cooker, sprinkle on the flour and chili powder. Stir it all around to coat everything.
- 4. Add the potatoes, carrots, the tomatoes with their juice and the water. Put the lid on and cook on "low" setting for about 7 hours. If you are going to use the corn and/or peas, put them in and cook for an additional 1 hour. Note: If the sauce has not thickened, turn the heat up to high and bring the pot to a boil. Stir. The sauce does need to boil in order for the flour you added make the sauce thicken. If it still is not thick enough for your taste, stir 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a couple tablespoons of cold water, then slowly stir it into your boiling pot.
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Jack Walters
j.walters@gmail.comThis is my go-to beef stew recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Madeana Irvine
madeana-i@yahoo.comI've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Vernon Harvey
harvey53@gmail.comThis stew is so hearty and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
ramo stash
sr5@yahoo.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different vegetables, different types of meat, and even different seasonings, and it always turns out great.
Barbiee
barbiee@gmail.comThis stew is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Irfan Rehman
rehman.i@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. It's absolutely delicious!
Mdjoy Sheikh
s@hotmail.comThis is the best beef stew I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful, and the meat is so tender.
Mandla Zwane
mzwane@yahoo.comThis stew is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and even different types of meat, and it always turns out great.
Musty Mustyboy
m.mustyboy@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Mabore's Vlog
vlog@yahoo.comThis stew is a winner! It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter night.
Patience Okeke
patienceokeke@gmail.comI've tried a lot of different beef stew recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make.
Alarape Oluwasegun
oluwasegun@yahoo.comThis stew is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight dinner.
CLOWN KILLS YOU
cy20@aol.comI made this stew for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Yusra Ahmed
yusra@gmail.comI love the addition of the red wine to this recipe. It really gives the stew a rich and complex flavor.
robert johns
j_robert48@gmail.comThis stew is so hearty and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
QASIM SAITH
q-saith@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I love that I can just set it and forget it in the slow cooker. Plus, the leftovers are even better the next day.
alexander mejia
a-m26@aol.comI've made this stew twice now and it's been a hit both times. It's so easy to throw together in the slow cooker and it always comes out delicious.
Shanda Thomas
t.s@yahoo.comThis beef stew was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-apart tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The gravy was rich and flavorful, and the whole dish had a wonderful depth of flavor.