Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. canola oil; 1 (3 pound) pot roast, trimmed and cut into 4 pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 c. tomato paste; 1 c. dry red wine; 2 c. beef stock; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1/2 lb. carrots, chopped; 1/2 lb. new potatoes, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, halved; 1 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges; 2 large celery stalks, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 6 sprigs thyme; 1 tbsp. unsalted butter; Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Come home to hearty, warming, ready-made meal!

By Christopher MichelPublished: Oct 16, 2023

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Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs 30 mins

This classic slow-cooking recipe takes just a little bit of prep in the morning. Set your alarm about half an hour early, and you'll be coming home to a warm and satisfying meal that will be sure to have everyone at the table licking their plates.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 (3 pound) pot roast, trimmed and cut into 4 pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
2 cups beef stock
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 lb. carrots, chopped
1/2 lb. new potatoes, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, halved
1 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges
2 large celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 sprigs thyme
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in a 5 to 7 quart slow cooker using sauté function or in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes in a skillet or 25 to 30 minutes in a slow cooker; transfer to a plate. Add tomato paste and wine. Cook, scraping up any brown bits, 30 seconds. If using a skillet, add sauce to slow cooker.
2. Step 2Whisk in stock, flour, and mustard. Add carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, onion, celery, garlic, and thyme; stir to combine. Add beef. Cover and cook until beef is tender, 5 to 6 hours on high or 7 to 8 hours on low.
3. Step 3Discard thyme. Transfer beef to a cutting board and shred with two forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in butter. Garnish with parsley.