Slow Cooker Beef Stew (2025)

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

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Level: Easy
Total: 8 hr 40 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 8 hr 20 min

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Take the time up front to make a thick gravy and you'll love how rich and delicious it makes this slow-cooked stew. Even though the caraway is optional, we recommend giving it a try- it's a simple way to add something special to a classic.

Level: Easy
Total: 8 hr 40 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 8 hr 20 min

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

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2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound small white potatoes, halved

1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved

3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks

1 medium onion, chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup red wine

2 cups low-sodium beef broth

3 sprigs fresh thyme

1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional

1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped

Sour cream, for serving

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Directions

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

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