Name: Hearty Crockpot Stew and Casserole Recipe for Cozy Nights
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-493286H9M47S
Total time: PT-493286H9M47S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1.5 pounds beef stewing meat in chunks; 1-2 teaspoons salt or less, depending on what kind of stock you’re using; black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 medium yellow onions cut into wedges (about 2 cups); 2 cloves garlic sliced; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; ¼ cup red wine OR use more broth; 2 cups beef brothclub; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 3 large waxy potatoes peeled and cut into chunks; 4 large carrots peeled, ends trimmed and cut into chunks; 4 large celery sticks trimmed and thickly sliced; ½ pound brown mushrooms cleaned and quartered; ½ cup frozen peas no need to defrost

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons oil
1.5 pounds beef stewing meat in chunks
1–2 teaspoons salt or less, depending on what kind of stock you’re using
black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons flour
2 medium yellow onions cut into wedges (about 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic sliced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
4 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup red wine OR use more broth
2 cups beef brothclub
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 large waxy potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
4 large carrots peeled, ends trimmed and cut into chunks
4 large celery sticks trimmed and thickly sliced
½ pound brown mushrooms cleaned and quartered
½ cup frozen peas no need to defrost

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Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large and deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef stewing meat, season with salt and black pepper, and stir.
Sprinkle flour over the meat and stir well. Cook until the beef is browned on all sides. Remove to a slow cooker.
Cook onions and garlic in the skillet until softened. Stir in Italian seasoning and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Deglaze pan with red wine or broth, scraping browned bits. Cook until thickened.
Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
Layer potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms on top of the meat in the slow cooker.
Carefully pour the hot liquid into the crockpot, ensuring it reaches the bottom.
Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
Stir in frozen peas 10 minutes before cooking ends. Adjust seasoning.
Serve hot.

Notes

Adjust salt based on the broth used.
For a thicker stew, finish cooking with the lid open.
Use more broth if you prefer a soupier consistency.

Author: Emily Frost
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4-8 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg