Best 10 Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms Recipes

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Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of a hearty beef stew, elevated with the addition of aromatic shiitake mushrooms. This slow-cooker recipe allows the flavors to meld together effortlessly, resulting in a rich and savory dish that will satisfy your cravings.

The combination of tender beef, succulent mushrooms, and an array of vegetables creates a symphony of textures and flavors. The slow-cooking process ensures that the beef becomes fall-apart tender, while the vegetables retain their texture and vibrant colors. Experience the umami-rich broth that complements every bite, making this stew an irresistible culinary delight.

In addition to the classic beef stew recipe, this article offers a vegetarian-friendly alternative that swaps the beef for hearty portobello mushrooms. This variation caters to vegetarians and vegans, providing them with a flavorful and satisfying stew option.

Furthermore, there's a tantalizing slow-cooker beef stew with red wine recipe that adds an extra layer of depth and sophistication to the dish. The red wine beautifully enhances the beef's flavor, creating a rich and complex stew that will impress your taste buds.

Whether you prefer a classic beef stew, a vegetarian rendition, or a red wine-infused delight, this article has a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you savoring every bite.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BEST OF ALL: SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



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I have tried many beef stew recipes from this site. This is the one! I took the best from each and got this no-fail version.

Provided by Bobbee Valentine

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

Time 7h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
½ cup red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 (1.5 ounce) package beef stew seasoning mix (such as McCormick®)
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Place stew beef in bag, seal the bag, and shake to coat beef to coat completely.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute coated beef in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Stir onion into beef; saute until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour beef and onions into a slow cooker.
  • Stir beef broth, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Pour broth mixture into the same skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Transfer broth mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Mix potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, beef stew seasoning mix, and paprika into beef mixture.
  • Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook until meat is tender, 6 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BEEF STEW WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS



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Gold Medal® all-purpose flour provides a simple addition to this delicious beef stew packed with mushroom, carrot and tomato - a tasty dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef stew meat
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 package (4 ounces) shiitake mushrooms, sliced (stems removed)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
5 new potatoes, cut into fourths
1 cup baby-cut carrots

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt and pepper. Coat beef with flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook beef, onion and mushrooms in oil, stirring occasionally, until brown.
  • Stir in broth and tomatoes. Cover and simmer 2 hours, adding up to 1 cup water if necessary. Stir in potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 980 mg

SLOW COOKER GUINNESS BEEF STEW WITH HORSERADISH CREAM



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This is a thick, rich braise that makes good use of root vegetables. Pick whichever roots you like best; carrots and rutabaga work particularly well together; celery root and parsnips are very nice, too. This is not a toss-it-in-and-go kind of slow cooker recipe: It takes a little time to brown the beef and make a roux-thickened gravy, but those steps build flavor and ensure that you end up with a hearty stew rather than watery soup. Get everything going in the slow cooker - prepare the night before if you have the time - and the stew will be ready the moment you step in the door at suppertime. The horseradish sour cream comes together in minutes and makes a fresh, tangy topping for the mellow stew. (Here are pressure cooker and oven versions of the recipe.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 8h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed and meat cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 dried shiitake mushrooms, halved (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
2 cups Guinness or other stout beer
2 cups beef broth or stock
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 pound red or Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
1 to 1 1/2 pounds root vegetables, such as carrots, turnips, rutabaga, celery root or parsnips, peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons jarred horseradish
1/4 cup minced scallions or chives

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef and 2 tablespoons flour. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high. Working in batches, add the beef and let it brown on two sides, about 2 minutes per side. Add a bit more oil if the meat sticks. (You can brown it on more than two sides if you have time, but two sides is enough to build flavor and texture.) Transfer the browned beef to a bowl or plate.
  • Make the gravy: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the garlic, dried shiitakes (if using), tomato paste, brown sugar, cocoa, onion powder, caraway seeds and espresso powder. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is fragrant and evenly blended, 1 to 2 minutes. (Reduce the heat to low or remove from the heat temporarily if the bottom of the pan threatens to burn.) Add the remaining 1/3 cup flour and cook, stirring and scraping constantly, until the mixture forms a thick, dry paste, about 1 minute. Add the beer and broth. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, whisking constantly to scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Let it boil until it is smooth and noticeably thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • Add the beef and any juices, the thyme, potatoes and root vegetables to a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Add the gravy and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low until the beef and vegetables are tender, about 8 hours.
  • When ready to serve, add the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Taste, and season with more salt, pepper and lemon juice, if necessary. (If the stew tastes flat, add more lemon juice first, then more salt and pepper; acid is key to making it taste lively. It may need a surprising amount of salt, especially if you have used unsalted or low-salt stock.) Discard the thyme sprigs.
  • Make the horseradish sour cream: Stir together the sour cream, horseradish and scallions in a small bowl. Season with salt. Serve stew in low bowls with a spoonful of the horseradish sour cream on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 936, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 105 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 2002 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW WITH MUSHROOMS



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This slow cooker recipe has been developed to be rich and full of the hearty flavor you long for in beef and mushroom stew.

Provided by Lacey M. Johnson

Time 5h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red wine, divided
29 ounces frozen pearl onions, thawed
2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
8 medium baby red potatoes
3 large carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 ½ cups boiling water
4 cubes beef bouillon

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 cup flour, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add beef and toss to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat heat. Brown beef in the hot oil on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer meat to the bottom of a slow cooker. Do not clean the skillet.
  • Pour 1/2 cup red wine into the skillet and add pearl onions and mushrooms. Saute over medium-high heat until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Be sure to scrape the meat bits into the mixture with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes, carrots, and celery into the slow cooker. Add beef broth and remaining wine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook until beef is no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender, on Low, 6 to 8 hours, or High, 4 to 6 hours. Near the end of cooking time, whisk boiling water, remaining flour, and bouillon together; stir into the pot and allow sauce to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 486 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW WITH MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil, plus more as needed
3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 carrots (1 roughly chopped, 3 cut into 1/2-inch rounds)
4 stalks celery (1 roughly chopped, 3 cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup hearty red wine, such as shiraz
2 quarts beef stock or reduced-sodium beef broth
2 sprigs thyme
1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 pound mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, chanterelle, oyster and/or stemmed shiitake), sliced or quartered if large
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add to the pot in batches and cook, turning and adding more oil as needed, until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Add 2 more tablespoons oil to the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Add the roughly chopped carrot, celery and onion and cook, occasionally stirring with a wooden spoon and scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pot, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Move the vegetables to one side and add the tomato paste to the empty side. Cook until it darkens around the edge, about 2 minutes; stir into the vegetables. Add the wine and bring to a boil.
  • Return the beef and any juices to the pot; add the stock. Bring to a boil, skimming any foam off the top. Add the thyme. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
  • Strain the beef and vegetables in a colander set over a large bowl, reserving the cooking liquid. Tent the beef mixture with foil. Let the cooking liquid stand for 5 minutes and then skim off the fat on the surface. Return the liquid to the pot. Add the remaining carrots and celery and the potatoes and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and brown, 10 minutes. (Pour off any extra liquid, if necessary.) Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour to make a roux, then let it bubble (do not brown), 2 minutes. Whisk in 2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid. Stir this sauce into the pot with the vegetables; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, 5 minutes.
  • Return the beef to the pot, discarding the roughly chopped carrot, celery, onion and thyme. Add the mushrooms and simmer until heated through, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with parsley.

CROCK POT BEEF STEW WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS



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I work nights so crock pot recipes are a lifesaver to me. Here is another one. Cut the beef and the veggies about the same size for uniform cooking

Provided by kzbhansen

Categories     Stew

Time 9h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 new potatoes, cut in fourths about 1 1/2 lbs
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, sliced sliced or 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) bag baby carrots
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Spray crock pot with Pam.
  • Mix all ingredients except for the beef in crock pot.
  • Add the beef to the crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours or until everything is tender.
  • Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 641.7, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 6.3, Protein 20.3

BEEF STEW WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS



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Time 6h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 new potatoes, quartered
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cups baby carrots
1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
1 can (16 ounce size) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14.5 ounce size) beef broth
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound beef stew meat, cubed, trimmed of fat

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, onions, carrots, and mushrooms in the bottom of the crock pot. Mix the tomatoes, beef broth, flour, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, marjoram, and black pepper until the flour is blended into the mixture. Pour into the crock pot. Place the beef on top of the mixture. Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Stir well before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.

BEEF & SHIITAKE MUSHROOM STEW



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Make and share this Beef & Shiitake Mushroom Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Stew

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs skirt steaks, cut into 2 x 2 inch pieces
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large red onions, cut into 1/2 inch dice
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 tablespoon chinese fermented black beans, rinsed and drained (found in Asian markets and some supermarkets)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot
2 heads garlic, cloves peeled but left whole
1 lb shiitake mushroom, quartered,stems discarded
1 cup wine or 1 cup dry sherry
1/3 cup soy sauce, preferably reduced-sodium
garlic mashed potatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the meat with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over high heat, add 1 tbsp.
  • of the oil, and swirl to coat the bottom of the pot.
  • When the oil shimmers, add the meat (you may need to do this in two batches) and brown on all sides.
  • Remove the meat; wipe out the pot with paper towels.
  • Add the remaining 1 tbsp.
  • of oil, and when it shimmers, add the onions, carrots, celery, beans, ginger and garlic.
  • Saute over medium heat, stirring, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and wine, stir, and cook to reduce the wine by 20%, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the soy sauce.
  • Return the meat to the pot, add enough water to cover, and cook, covered, until the meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  • Divide the between 6 bowls, serve over garlic mashed potatoes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.7, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 1035.7, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 37.4

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 COOKER BEEF STEW IV



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Made this on a snowy winter day; it made the house smell good all day long and our tummies full at the end of the day! Best stew I have ever had.

Provided by IAMROSIE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 7h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pounds cubed beef stew meat
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup baby carrots
4 large potatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups boiling water
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
3 tablespoons butter
3 onions, sliced
¼ cup red wine
¼ cup warm water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place meat in a large plastic bag. Combine 1/4 cup flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt; pour into the bag with the meat, and shake to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add stew meat, and cook until evenly browned on the outside. Transfer to a slow cooker along with the carrots, potatoes, parsley, and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together 2 cups of boiling water and dry soup mix; pour into the slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and saute onions until softened; remove to the slow cooker. Pour red wine into the skillet, and stir to loosen browned bits of food on the bottom. Remove from heat, and pour into the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 6 hours, or until meat is fork tender. In a small bowl or cup, mix together 2 tablespoons flour with 1/4 cup warm water. Stir into stew, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 106.2 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 409.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef. Chuck roast or short ribs are both good choices for beef stew. Look for meat that is well-marbled, as this will help to keep the stew moist and flavorful.
  • Brown the beef before cooking. This will help to develop the flavor of the stew and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give the stew a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices for vegetables include carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Add some herbs and spices. This will help to give the stew a more flavorful and aromatic flavor. Some good choices for herbs and spices include thyme, rosemary, garlic, and paprika.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for a long period of time. This will help to tenderize the meat and allow the flavors to meld together. A good rule of thumb is to cook the stew for at least 8 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, as most of the work can be done in advance. Simply brown the beef and vegetables, add them to the slow cooker, and let it cook on low heat for 8 hours or more. The result is a delicious and comforting stew that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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