Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This hearty and comforting slow cooker beef stew is packed with tender meat, potatoes, and carrots simmered all day in a rich, savory broth.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for tossing beef with flour
- 1 skillet for browning meat and onions
- 1 slow cooker large size
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef stew meat cubed
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 onions sliced
- 0.25 cup red wine
- 4 large potatoes cubed
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 package dry onion soup mix 1 ounce
- 0.25 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
Instructions
- Toss beef with flour and salt to coat each piece fully.
- Brown beef in olive oil and butter over medium-high heat, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté onions, then deglaze the pan with red wine and add to slow cooker.
- Add potatoes, carrots, parsley, and other ingredients to the slow cooker and stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–6 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir in a mix of flour and warm water if thicker broth is desired. Let cook a few more minutes until thickened.
Notes
Make ahead and refrigerate or freeze leftovers. Easy to reheat and enjoy again!