PERFECT CROCK POT BEEF STEW

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This is an excellent recipe for crock-pot beef stew, as adapted from a combination of two other highly-rated stove-top beef stew recipes posted. I made it as an experiment, and my friends and family exclaimed over it for days afterwards!

Provided by uberivy

Categories     Stew

Time 6h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs beef stew meat
2 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1/3 cup leek, chopped fine
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 large yukon gold potatoes or 2 large red potatoes, diced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (1/3 c. chopped fresh)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves, diced
1 cup cremini mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch, to thicken sauce if needed
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 TBSPs oil in large skillet, season meat with salt and pepper, stir meat in oil until slightly browned.
  • Transfer meat into crock-pot and add onions and 2 TBSPs oil to skillet, reduce heat to medium-sauté onions until golden brown, mix with meat.
  • Sauté leeks briefly in skillet and add to meat and onions in crock pot.
  • Add wine, tomatoes with juices, garlic, herbs, hoisin sauce, water, and bay leaves.
  • Simmer for 4-5 hours on low setting, or 2 on high.
  • Add carrots and potatoes and beef broth. Cook another 2 hours.
  • Add mushrooms. Cook for final hour on low setting.
  • Uncover, increase heat, stir until thickened-add cornstarch if necessary. Discard bay leaves.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Bhuban Magar
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This is the best beef stew recipe I've ever tried. The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dena Waleed
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I always make a big batch and freeze it for later.


Aaditya Bishwarkma
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The stew is so flavorful and the beef is always tender.


bts_fan56
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I made this stew for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


shahjalal Madbar
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This recipe is a winner! The stew was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Riya Jannat
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This stew is amazing! The beef is so tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


N Pouln
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I've made this stew several times and it's always delicious. It's a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy meal.


Aausha Shrestha
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This is my go-to recipe for beef stew. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rahat Gul
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I love this stew! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze it for later.


Ambria Goffney
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This stew is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Mahatat Zbcxgxgx
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


cosmic corpse
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This stew was delicious! The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I loved the rich, flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Cathal Boland
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This recipe is a keeper! The stew was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Amzad
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I made this stew for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender beef. I will definitely be making this again.


Saujal Upadhayay
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This beef stew is fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. I loved the simplicity of the recipe and the fact that I could just throw everything in my crock pot and let it cook all day.


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