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Cozy Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Food

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A rich and comforting slow-cooked beef stew with red wine and root vegetables, perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 4 medium yellow potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet or Merlot recommended)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by peeling and chopping the carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and onion. Mince the garlic and cut the beef into uniform 1 1/2-inch chunks.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, seasoning with salt and pepper, until all sides are caramelized. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  3. Deglaze the skillet with the red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Transfer the browned beef and wine mixture to the crockpot. Add carrots, parsnips, potatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
  6. Remove herb sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If stew is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in. Cook on high for 15 minutes to thicken.
  7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or thyme.

Notes

Browning the beef is essential for deep flavor. Use fresh herbs if possible, or reduce dried herbs to one-third the amount. For gluten-free, ensure Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari. To thicken stew, use cornstarch slurry. Adding a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end brightens the flavors. Potatoes can be added halfway through cooking for firmer texture.

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Keywords: beef stew, crockpot, slow cooker, comfort food, red wine stew, root vegetables, easy dinner, homemade stew

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