Certainly! Slow cooker beef is a delicious and convenient way to prepare a variety of dishes. Here’s a basic recipe for slow cooker beef stew:
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Coat the Beef: In a large bowl, toss the beef stew meat with flour, salt, and pepper until the meat is coated.
- Brown the Meat: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef in batches and brown on all sides. Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until softened. Add this mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, beef broth, red wine (if using), tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Serve: Discard the bay leaf. Serve the beef stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Feel free to customize this recipe based on your preferences. You can also use the slow cooker for other beef dishes like pulled beef, beef chili, or beef curry. Adjust the seasoning and ingredients to suit your taste. Enjoy your slow-cooked beef!
