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Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 240 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons Spanish smoked paprika
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Protein

    • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • Oils and Liquids

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 (10.5 ounce) cans organic beef broth
    • ¼ cup Marsala wine
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (Optional)
    • 2 tablespoons water (Optional)

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
    • 🥕 5 carrots, sliced
    • 🥔 3 potatoes, diced
    • 2 stalks celery, chopped
    • 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Seasoning Mixes

    • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

STEPS

1

Combine flour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large, resealable plastic bag. Add beef, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Shake bag until beef thoroughly coated with seasoned flour.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef from seasoned flour and shake off excess. Add beef, onion, and mushrooms to the skillet; cook and stir until beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.

3

Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in carrots, potatoes, beef broth, celery, tomatoes, Marsala wine, onion soup mix, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cover slow cooker.

4

Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or on Low for 10 to 12 hours. Season with salt and black pepper.

5

Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl; gradually stir into stew until thickened.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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467

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 44
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 This stew can be prepared ahead and frozen for a quick mid-week meal.For richer flavor, deglaze the skillet with a bit of the beef broth after browning the beef.Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.