Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew
By: Mike, Posted: 11/30/2023
Looking for an easy savory recipe to add to your dinner rotations? Our Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew is always a winner for dinner!
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Our Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew
Any time I get to pull out the Crock-Pot I am a happy man. Nothing beats throwing all your ingredients into a single pot then setting the temperature and walking away. I love Beef Stew, but when we were younger Minda would only eat the broth with some buttered bread. With so many ways to cook and combinations of veggies and herbs that can go into a Beef Stew I knew that I could make something Minda would love.
A Crock-Pot is the perfect way make Beef Stew and helped make my job easy. Our Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew is a meal Minda and I Love and is always easy must have when you need a winner for dinner.
- Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew
- By: Mike, Posted: 11/30/2023
- Our Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew
- Ingredients, Substitutions, and Additions
- Helpful Tips...
- Preferred Pairings for Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew
- Ingredients for Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew
- Flavor Enhancers
- Dry Seasonings (Soup)
- Dry Seasonings (Beef Rub)
- Directions
Ingredients, Substitutions, and Additions
Beef – Beef stew meat is perfect for use in our Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew. Minda and I love anything that makes our job easier. Just make sure to look through the meat because sometimes it might have some fatty pieces or tough cartilage. If you have a little extra time trim up a chuck roast. This way you get to determine the size of meat going into the stew.
Veggies and Herbs – Any veggie you like is perfect in your stew. I like to go traditional: Onion, Potatoes, Carrots, and Celery. Garlic is perfect to help deepen the flavor. Our son and I love Mushrooms, so we add them 30 minutes before the stew is done and nothing beats some fresh parsley on top of a big bowl of our Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew.
Red Wine – Use a red wine that you would drink. Minda and I love 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend.
Dry Seasonings – Use what you like. I use Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Garlic, Onion, Oregano and Bay Leaves to season the broth and Salt and Pepper for the beef.
Flavor Enhancers – Add some Worcestershire sauce, Balsamic vinegar and Tomato paste to bring your flavor to a 10.
Helpful Tips...
Sear your beef before you put it into the Crock-Pot. This step is not necessary but the amount of flavor it will bring to your stew is a must.
- Sear your meat in two portions to prevent overcrowding of your pan.
After searing your beef, deglaze the pan. This is the perfect time to add your flavor enhancers, garlic, dry seasonings, and red wine. It helps all these ingredients to fully incorporate.
Add mushrooms into the Crock-Pot 30 minutes before you serve. This will allow the mushrooms time to cook but not overcook and become mushy.
Preferred Pairings for Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew
Need something to go with your Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew? Pair it with some Homemade Dinner Rolls and try our Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie Custard Cups for dessert.
Homemade Dinner Rolls – Homemade Dinner Rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. Try these out at your next family meal or whip them up for a Holiday Feast.
Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie Custard Cups – Nothing screams Fall like pumpkin pie. Try this twist on a Fall classic with these Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie Custard Cups.
Ingredients for Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew
- 2.5 lbs Stew Meat
- 1.5 lbs Baby Potatoes
- 5 Carrots
- 2 stalks Celery
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tbs Minced Garlic
- 8 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 1 cup Red Wine
- 2 tbs Oil
Flavor Enhancers
- 1.5 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbs Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tbs Tomato Paste
Dry Seasonings (Soup)
- 1 tsp Rosemary
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Sage
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 Bay Leaves
Dry Seasonings (Beef Rub)
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Directions
Stew Meat, Seasonings and Veggie Prep: Remove stew meat from packaging and let come to room temperature.
Wash and dry all veggies. Slice Carrots, celery, and onion into ¼ to ½ inch pieces. Cut baby potatoes in halves.
Prep dry seasonings for stew meat rub and soup.
Measure Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and tomato paste and place into a small mixing bowl.
Sear Stew Meat and Deglaze: In a large pan bring oil up to heat over medium/high heat. When the oil begins to ripple add stew meat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat then place into Crock-Pot.
Add dry seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, minced garlic, and red wine into pan stir to deglaze. Cook for 5 minutes then add to Crock-Pot.
Add Veggies, Cook and Enjoy: Turn Crock-Pot on to low. Layer veggies on top of stew meat and cover with broth. Cook for 7.5 hours on low then destem and add mushrooms. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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minutesLooking for an easy savory recipe to add to your dinner rotations? Our Savory Crock-Pot Beef Stew is always a winner for dinner!
Ingredients
2.5 lbs Stew Meat
1.5 lbs Baby Potatoes
5 Carrots
2 stalks Celery
1 medium Onion
2 tbs Minced Garlic
8 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms
4 cups Beef Broth
1 cup Red Wine
2 tbs Oil
- Flavor Enhancers
1.5 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tbs Balsamic Vinegar
2 tbs Tomato Paste
- Dry Seasonings (Soup)
1 tsp Rosemary
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Sage
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
2 Bay Leaves
- Dry Seasonings (Beef Rub)
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp Pepper
Directions
- Stew Meat, Seasonings and Veggie Prep:
- Remove stew meat from packaging and let come to room temperature.
- Wash and dry all veggies. Slice Carrots, celery, and onion into ¼ to ½ inch pieces. Cut baby potatoes in halves.
- Prep dry seasonings for stew meat rub and soup.
- Measure Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and tomato paste and place into a small mixing bowl.
- Sear Stew Meat and Deglaze:**
- In a large pan bring oil up to heat over medium/high heat. When the oil begins to ripple add stew meat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat then place into Crock-Pot.
- Add dry seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, minced garlic, and red wine into pan stir to deglaze. Cook for 5 minutes then add to Crock-Pot.
- Add Veggies, Cook and Enjoy:
- Turn Crock-Pot on to low. Layer veggies on top of stew meat and cover with broth. Cook for 7.5 hours on low then destem and add mushrooms. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
