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Cozy Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Red Wine

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A rich and tender slow cooker beef stew infused with red wine, perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight dinners. This recipe combines simple ingredients with slow cooking to create a flavorful, comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 medium red potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Pinot Noir)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat beef chuck roast cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper, then toss in all-purpose flour until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute. Pour this mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  4. Add sliced carrots, celery stalks, and red potatoes to the slow cooker.
  5. Pour red wine into the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly, then pour over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  6. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are softened but not mushy.
  8. Remove bay leaves. If stew is too thin, mix flour or cornstarch with cold water and stir into stew. Cook on high for 15 more minutes to thicken. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking adds rich flavor. Use a good quality dry red wine you enjoy drinking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Vegetables can be swapped seasonally. If stew is watery, thicken with a flour or cornstarch slurry at the end.

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Keywords: slow cooker beef stew, red wine stew, easy beef stew, comfort food, crockpot recipe, hearty stew, winter recipe

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