Best 7 Slow Cooked Beef Stew Gravy Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Journey with Slow-Cooked Beef Stew and Gravy: A Symphony of Comforting Flavors**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of slow-cooked beef stew recipes, where succulent beef, tender vegetables, and rich gravy intertwine to create a symphony of comforting flavors. Immerse yourself in the delightful aromas that fill your kitchen as your stew simmers gently, enticing your senses and promising a hearty and satisfying meal.

Dive into our classic beef stew recipe, a timeless favorite that showcases the true essence of this comforting dish. With each bite, you'll savor the fall-apart tender beef, perfectly complemented by a medley of aromatic vegetables and a luscious gravy that's bursting with flavor.

For those who crave a touch of spice, our spicy beef stew recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds. A harmonious blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika infuses the stew with a vibrant warmth, creating a delightful contrast to the tender beef and vegetables.

If you're looking for a lighter and healthier alternative, our beef stew with red wine recipe is an excellent choice. The richness of the red wine lends a sophisticated depth of flavor to the stew, while the addition of fresh herbs and vegetables ensures a well-balanced and nutritious meal.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be transported to a realm of culinary bliss with our slow-cooked beef stew and gravy. Gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and embark on a journey of taste and satisfaction.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW GRAVY



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This beef stew gravy is the epitome of comfort food. Slow cooked and tender, it will transport you straight to your grandmother's kitchen.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb beef chuck
1 large onion
2 large carrots
2 tbsp flour
3 cup water
2 tbsp salt, (to taste)
1 tbsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut meat into medium-sized cubes. Preheat a soup pot with oil and brown all the sides of the meat cubes.
  • Dice carrots and onions. Add the veggies to the pot and cook them until they soften. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the water to the pot and turn the heat to low. Allow the stew gravy to simmer for at least 45 minutes, or until the beef turns super tender.
  • Whisk flour with a bit of cold water until there are no lumps. Whisk into the stew gravy. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve alongside your favorite grain or potato dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 1829 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



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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.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKED BEEF STEW & GRAVY



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Make and share this Slow Cooked Beef Stew & Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Stew

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 -1 1/2 lb stewing beef
1 onion, cut into large pieces
3 large potatoes, peeled & cut into large chunks
1 cup baby carrots
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
salt & pepper
1 (1 ounce) package brown gravy mix (package size varies)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Assemble all the ingredients except the gravy mix & mushroom soup in a crock pot or roasting pan. Cover with the lid.
  • If using a crock pot cook on low for 5 hours (half that time on high). If cooking in the oven bake for 2.5 hours on 325°F.
  • During the last hour of cooking stir the brown gravy mix & cream of mushroom soup into the pan. Recover & continue to cook.

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I



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A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 12h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  • Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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Cook beef stew in a slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour - it will be an instant family favourite

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
3 carrots, halved and cut into chunks
2 bay leaves
½ pack thyme
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 beef stock cubes or stock pots
900g beef for braising such as skirt, buy a whole piece and cut it yourself for bigger chunks or buy ready-diced
2 tsp cornflour (optional)
½ small bunch parsley, chopped
buttery mash, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and celery in 1 tbsp oil over a low heat until they start to soften - about 5 mins. Add the carrots, bay and thyme, fry for 2 mins, stir in the purée and Worcestershire sauce, add 600ml boiling water, stir and tip everything into a slow cooker. Crumble over the stock cubes or add the stock pots and stir, then season with pepper (don't add salt as the stock may be salty).
  • Clean out the frying pan and fry the beef in the remaining oil in batches until it is well browned, then tip each batch into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hrs, or on high for 4 hrs.
  • If you want to thicken the gravy, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water to make a paste, then stir in 2 tbsp of the liquid from the slow cooker. Tip back into the slow cooker, stir and cook for a further 30 mins on high. Stir in the parsley and season again to taste. Serve with mash, if you like. Leave to cool before freezing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

EASY BEEF STEW FOR THE SLOW COOKER



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Very easy to prepare beef stew. Lots of flavor and quick to prepare.

Provided by Megan Croy Reed

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
2 cups water
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
1 (1.5 ounce) package dry beef stew seasoning mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, or to taste
3 potatoes, cut into chunks
1 stalk celery, cut into chunks, or to taste
¼ onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Put beef in a slow cooker.
  • Whisk water, gravy mix, and stew seasoning mix together in a bowl until no dry mix remains; add Worcestershire sauce and pour over the beef. Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.
  • Cook on High for 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1003.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs are all good choices for beef stew. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when cooked slowly in liquid.
  • Brown the beef before stewing: Browning the beef adds flavor and helps to thicken the stew.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic stew vegetables. You can also add other vegetables, such as green beans, peas, or mushrooms.
  • Season the stew well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all essential seasonings for beef stew. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves.
  • Cook the stew slowly: Beef stew needs to be cooked slowly in order to tenderize the meat and develop the flavor. Simmer the stew for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
  • Thicken the stew, if desired: If you want a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch or flour slurry. Be sure to whisk the slurry into the stew until it is completely dissolved.
  • Serve the stew hot: Beef stew is best served hot, with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.

Conclusion:

Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious beef stew that your family and friends will love.

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