SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN-STYLE BEEF STEW

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Looking for a Italian slow-cooked dinner made using Progresso™ broth? Then check out this hearty stew loaded with beef, bacon and veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 lb), trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 lb carrots, cut diagonally into slices
1 cup dry red wine
2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms
1/2 cup dry-pack julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes
Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Place bacon in slow cooker. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Cook beef in bacon drippings 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Add onion. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Spoon mixture into slow cooker.
  • Add carrots, wine, broth, flour, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and diced tomatoes to slow cooker; stir.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer or until tomatoes are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg

Adwip Ashraf
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. I made it with some leftover roast beef and it was delicious. The sauce is so rich and flavorful and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Salome Wangui
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I've tried a lot of beef stew recipes and this one is by far the best. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Hope Hoyt
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Nantume Harriet
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The beef was tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Husnaa Jaaber
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This was my first time making beef stew and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Landyn Smith
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I've made this stew a few times now and it's always a winner. The beef is so tender and the sauce is packed with flavor. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Logan Lexow
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Rabbi Rabi
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I made it with some leftover carrots, celery and onions and it was delicious. The sauce is so rich and flavorful and the vegetables are so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Bijay prince gamer
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so hearty and flavorful. The beef is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it over egg noodles and it was a hit with my family.


MdJibon Md
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The beef is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I serve it over mashed potatoes or rice and it's always a delicious meal.


Jazzlyn Casteel
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. I made it with some leftover roast beef and it was delicious. The sauce is so rich and flavorful and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Erin Boone
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I've tried a lot of beef stew recipes and this one is by far the best. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


sharon renfro
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Malik Gaming
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The beef was tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Avisek Ray
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This was my first time making beef stew and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. The beef was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


mutangana zlatan
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I've made this stew a few times now and it's always a winner. The beef is so tender and the sauce is packed with flavor. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Ralphnel Olifant
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This beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.