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Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Beef Stew
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
240 minutes
Total Time:
270 minutes
Effortlessly flavorful stew: sear meat, combine ingredients in slow cooker or freeze ahead for easy, quick crock pot meal.
Ingredients:
  • 0.33333334326744 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 5 carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup Marsala wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 (10.5 ounce) cans organic beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, mix together flour, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Add the beef, seal the bag, and shake vigorously to evenly coat the beef with the seasoned flour.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sizzle the beef without extra seasoning in olive oil with onions and mushrooms until browned and cooked through. Drain any extra grease before continuing.
  • Put the beef mixture into a slow cooker. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, Marsala wine, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, tomatoes, onion soup mix, and 1 more teaspoon of smoked paprika. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours or on Low for 10 to 12 hours. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Create a velvety texture by mixing cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then gently incorporate the mixture into the stew until it thickens to perfection.