Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

"Slow cooker beef stew recipe make a tender, saucy, slow cooked beef stew with caraway, mushrooms, and herbs. You'll love how rich and delicious it is."

Crock Pot, the original slow cooker, were practically invented to make beef stew. The gentle heat eases the tough meat into tender, flavorful bits. A little wine, mustard, and mushroom enhances the deep, meaty flavor, while herbs add a burst of freshness.

Enjoy this slow cooked beef stew that features caraway, potatoes, mushrooms, and herbs.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Yield : Serves 8-10
Prep : 20 minutes
Cook : 8 hours

Beef Stew Ingredients :

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 pound small white potatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
• 1 cup red winev
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Sour cream, for serving
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions :

1. Toss the beef with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat in flour and shake off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook undisturbed until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, turning the beef as needed, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef to the insert of a 6 quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and onions and stir to combine.

2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps). Add the beef broth, thyme, caraway if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking; continue simmering and whisking until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes.

3. Pour the gravy into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The meat and vegetables should be tender.

4. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve the stew in bowls with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.

Thanks to www.foodnetwork.com for Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe !!