This hearty crockpot beef stew features tender beef, potatoes, peas, and carrots cooked a rich gravy flavored with red wine. So easy too!
645 kcal
/serving
6h
Serves
6
Medium
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb boneless chuck roast
- 1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (divided)
- 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 celery stalks
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 large carrots
- 2 parsnips
- 3/4 lb red potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 to 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- Fresh parsley (optional for serving)
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Cube.
- Cut the beef chuck roast into 1-inch (3cm) cubes, removing any large, tough pieces of fat or gristle.
- I found it easiest to cut it into 1-inch (3cm)-thick large, round slices, then strips, then cubes.
- Place the cubes in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Sprinkle on the flour, then toss lightly to coat.
- Sear.
- Place a large, deep Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Once the oil is hot and shimmering (a drop of water should sizzle if added to the surface), add one-third to one-half of the beef.
- The cubes should be in a single layer and not too crowded so that they brown nicely.
- Let the cubes of beef cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes (resist the urge to peek!), until the bottom of the cubes develop a dark-brown crust and come away from the pan easily.
- Turn and continue searing until dark and golden all over, about 4 to 5 additional minutes.
- Transfer the seared meat to a clean bowl or plate.
- Repeat.
- Add another 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot, and once hot, sear the remaining beef, working in batches and ensuring that you do not overcrowd the pieces.
- It may take two or three batches total depending on the size of your pan.
- If the pan gets too dry, add a bit more oil as needed.
- Dice.
- While the meat browns, dice the yellow onion and celery.
- Mince the garlic.
- Transfer.
- When the last batch of beef has been seared, transfer it to a plate and reduce the heat to medium.
- Saute.
- Add the final tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
- Add the onions and celery and cook until the onions are soft and translucent; about 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Dice.
- While the onions sauté, peel and dice the carrots and parsnips.
- Scrub the potatoes and cut into a rough dice.
- Set aside.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Deglaze.
- Increase the pan heat to medium-high heat and add the wine or beer (stand back, as it will sputter).
- Cook, letting the wine reduce and scraping up all of the brown bits from the pan.
- Continue to scrape and stir until the liquid is slightly reduced and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables and any sauce from the pan to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Add the beef, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Pour.
- Slowly pour in 3 cups (720ml) of beef broth.
- Stir to roughly combine.
- Cook.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 1/2 to 8 hours or high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, until the beef is cooked through and fall-apart tender.
- Finish.
- Remove the bay leaf and thyme stems and stir in the peas.
- If you’d like the stew thinner, add additional broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and add additional salt or pepper as desired.
- Serve hot, garnish with fresh parsley.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
645
Calories
42.8g
Protein
37% DV
34.2g
Carbs
12% DV
33.8g
Fat
43% DV
6.5g
Fiber
17% DV
8.6g
Sugars
885mg
Sodium
59% DV
125mg
Cholesterol
35% DV
| Health Labels | Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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