Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Rich Gravy Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 kg Beef cubes; 3 tbsp Plain flour; 1 Onion; 3 Garlic cloves; 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped; 1/2 Swede (Rutabaga if in the USA), peeled and chopped; 2 tbsp Sunflower oil; 600 ml Beer; 2 Beef stock cubes (no need to dissolve); 3 tbsp Tomato puree; 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Description

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef cubes simmered with vegetables in a rich, flavorful gravy made with beer, tomato puree, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for an easy family meal, it requires minimal hands-on time and delivers deep, satisfying flavors.

Ingredients

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Meat and Coating

1 kg Beef cubes
3 tbsp Plain flour

Vegetables

1 Onion
3 Garlic cloves
3 Carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 Swede (Rutabaga if in the USA), peeled and chopped

Liquids and Flavorings

2 tbsp Sunflower oil
600 ml Beer
2 Beef stock cubes (no need to dissolve)
3 tbsp Tomato puree
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Coat the Beef: Thoroughly coat the beef cubes in plain flour until they are fully covered, which helps in browning and thickening the stew later.
Brown the Beef: Heat sunflower oil in a pan or in the slow cooker pan if suitable for stovetop use. In small batches, brown the floured beef cubes until golden on all sides, avoiding overcrowding to ensure even browning.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, swede, beer, beef stock cubes, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the browned beef in the pan or slow cooker.
Cook in Slow Cooker: Transfer everything to the slow cooker if you browned in a separate pan. Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or on LOW for 8-9 hours until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.

Notes

Whether called Slow Cooker Beef Stew or Beef Casserole, this dish is the epitome of comfort food with its rich flavors and soft vegetables.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper towards the end of cooking to taste.
If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can stir in a slurry of flour and water during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
For best results, use beef suitable for slow cooking such as chuck or brisket.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 386 kcal
Sugar: 29 g
Sodium: 40436 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 7 mg