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; 2 tbsp Sunflower oil; 1 Onion; 3 Garlic cloves; 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped; 1/2 Swede (Rutabaga), peeled and chopped; 600 ml Beer; 2 Beef stock cubes; 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 cooked slowly with root vegetables, beer, and a rich gravy made from tomato puree and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for a nourishing family meal, it combines deep flavors enhanced by the slow cooking process, resulting in a satisfying and rich stew.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Coating

1 kg Beef cubes
3 tbsp Plain flour
2 tbsp Sunflower oil

Vegetables

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

Liquids and Seasonings

600 ml Beer
2 Beef stock cubes
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 toss the beef cubes in plain flour until they are well coated. This will help in browning and also thicken the stew later.
Brown the Beef: Heat sunflower oil in a pan or your slow cooker pan if it’s stove-compatible. Brown the beef cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking until golden and seared on all sides to develop flavor.
Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Add the browned beef, chopped onion, garlic, carrots, swede, beer, beef stock cubes, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker or pan. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Slow Cook: Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or LOW for 8-9 hours. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the cut and size of meat and vegetables, but the stew is forgiving and hard to overcook.

Notes

This stew is classic comfort food, ideal for family meals and can be served with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Using beer adds depth to the gravy; a malty ale or lager works best.
For best texture, do not overcrowd the pan when browning beef to ensure a good sear.
If your slow cooker does not have a stove-compatible pot, brown the beef in a separate pan and then transfer all ingredients to the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 386 kcal
Sugar: 29 g
Sodium: 404 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