Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew

 Ingredients:

2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

8 oz mushrooms, sliced

3 cups beef broth

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp tomato paste

1/4 cup flour

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried rosemary

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

PREPARATION:

Sear Beef: Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.

Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add onions and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add to the slow cooker.

Add Mushrooms & Seasonings: Add mushrooms, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Thicken Stew: In a small bowl, whisk flour with a bit of water to make a slurry, then stir into the slow cooker to help thicken the stew.

Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.

Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Enjoy!

Prep Time 🕒 15 minutes

Cook Time 🕒 7-8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)

Total Time 🕒 7.5-8.5 hours

Servings 🍽️ 6

Calories 🔥 400 kcal per serving