Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients

Directions

1. Lightly toss your beef cubes in the flour and salt until they are evenly and beautifully coated.

2. Sear the beef in oil until it is browned on all sides to lock in those delicious juices, then transfer it into your slow cooker.

3. Gently sauté your onions in butter until they are soft and fragrant before adding them to the cooker.

4. Pour the wine into your hot pan, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom, and pour that rich liquid over the beef.

5. Add your fresh potatoes, carrots, parsley, and pepper to the pot to give the stew its hearty character.

6. Whisk the boiling water and soup mix together until smooth, then pour the mixture over the ingredients to tie everything together.

7. Set your slow cooker to High for the first 30 minutes to get things started, then switch to Low for 6 hours to let the flavors meld into a tender perfection.

8. Just before serving, stir in a simple flour and water slurry to transform the broth into a thick, comforting gravy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)