Ingredients
– 2 Β½ pounds stew meat (preferably chuck roast, rump roast, or bottom rounds)
– Β½ teaspoon black pepper
– Β½ teaspoon garlic salt
– Β½ teaspoon celery salt
– ΒΌ cup flour
– 3 to 6 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 tablespoons cold butter (divided)
– 2 cups diced yellow onions
– 4 cloves minced garlic
– 1 cup red wine (or substitute with beef broth or red grape juice plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or 1 cup stout beer)
– 4 cups beef broth
– 2 beef bouillon cubes
– 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
– 3 tablespoons tomato paste
– 5 medium carrots cut into 1-inch chunks
– 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes halved or quartered
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 sprig rosemary
– 1 cup frozen peas
– ΒΌ cup cold water with 3 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
– 2-3 drops of a browning sauce for darker color
Instructions
1-First, cut the meat into 1-inch cubes, keeping the marbled fat for flavor while discarding large fat pieces. Season the beef with black pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and toss it with flour for a nice coating.
2-Next, heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the meat in batches for 45 seconds per side to add color and depth. Transfer it to the slow cooker once done. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and cook onions for 5 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute and deglaze with a splash of red wine.
3-Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients except peas, cornstarch mixture, and the remaining butter. Cook on low for 7 Β½ to 8 hours or on high for 3 Β½ to 4 hours until everything is tender.
4-About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the peas. Remove bay leaves and rosemary sprig. If you want a thicker stew, add the cold water-cornstarch mix and let it thicken. Finish by swirling in the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter for a smooth texture, and add a few drops of browning sauce if desired.
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π₯© Use chuck roast for the best tenderness and flavor balance.
π₯ Yukon gold and red potatoes hold their shape better and add to stew texture.
π³ Sear meat briefly for flavor and color but avoid cooking it through before slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 507
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1035mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 132mg
