Slow Cooker
Crockpot Beef Stew
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8 Reviews
Dani
December 18, 2021
I made this tonight and was disappointed. I was really wanting to love this since it’s just put it together and get on with your day. My beef turned out really dry. When I was putting this together, I thought it wasn’t enough broth. I added a bit more, thinking that the veggies would release some liquid. In the end, I got really dry beef which was a shame since I paid more for good beef. I’m going to stick to my stove top version which never disappoints. Always tender, even with cheap meat.
Stan Z.
December 11, 2019
I don't have a slow-cooker. How can this recipe be converted to using a stock pot?
Basil B.
December 13, 2019
While you could cover the stock pot, heat to almost boiling, then a very low simmer for same amount of time, have had an easier time with dutch oven or large cast iron skillet. Do prep via recipe, then cover and put in 225 degree oven for 4-5 hours. Just don't open more than once or twice (lets heat out). At least that's worked for me.
Judith P.
December 10, 2019
Heavens, we were pleased with the results! And with a 3.5 qt cooker, no less. After browning and removing the meat, I tossed pearl onions (rather than a chopped big'un), garlic, carrots, parsnips and turnips in for a touch of browning as well. Once they were in shape, I removed them to deglaze for the goodness in the bottom of the pot with red wine, which was added to the slow cooker. I didn't really want it to be too smoky-tasting a stew, so I substituted regular paprika for the smoked paprika. I did add a couple tablespoons of tomato paste, stirring it in to the balsamic vinegar/spice mixture first. I halved a handful of little yellow Dutch potatoes and roasted them in olive oil and rosemary until they were beginning to brown a bit; and then added them to the stew for its final hour+ or so. Our son was ecstatic to have a little stew stash to bring home with him. We had a drizzly weekend on our hands, and with some Italian bread and light salad, just a great weekend dinner, thank you!
Rebekah C.
December 9, 2019
There are no potatoes in the ingredient list but there are in the instructions. How many potatoes do you use?
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