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Slow Cooker Beef & Mushroom Stew

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This hearty slow cooker beef and mushroom stew is the ultimate comfort food—packed with tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or cozy family dinners with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • 1/2 cup red wine (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes on all sides in batches, about 4-6 minutes.
  3. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic for the last minute.
  4. Transfer browned beef and sautéed veggies to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, and flour.
  5. Pour in beef broth and red wine (if using). Stir well to combine, ensuring flour is mixed in.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender.
  7. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
  8. Ladle stew into bowls and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or arrowroot. Browning the beef and sautéing veggies before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. If stew is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir in, cooking uncovered on high for 15 minutes. Leftovers taste even better the next day and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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