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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe Easy Cozy Root Vegetables Red Wine

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A cozy and easy slow cooker beef stew featuring tender beef, root vegetables, and a splash of red wine for rich, comforting flavor. Perfect for busy evenings and chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks (or turnips)
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
  • 1 cup peeled and chopped celery root (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and brown the beef in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same pan, sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to caramelize. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker.
  5. Pour in beef broth and red wine. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Layer carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and celery root on top without stirring.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
  8. About 30 minutes before serving, mix flour or cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir into stew to thicken. Cover and cook for another 20-30 minutes.
  9. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Optionally add a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice for brightness.
  10. Serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Brown the beef thoroughly in batches to develop flavor. Layer vegetables on top instead of stirring to prevent mushiness. Thicken stew at the end with a flour or cornstarch slurry. Adjust seasoning after cooking. For gluten-free, use cornstarch instead of flour. Can substitute beef with mushrooms and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.

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