Best Autumn Slow Cooked Beef Stew Recipes

AUTUMN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place potatoes, carrots and onions in a 5 quart slow cooker.
• In a large skillet, brown beef in butter.
• Transfer beef to slow cooker with a slotted spoon.
• Stir flour into the pan drippings until blended; cook and stir until browned.
• Gradually add water.
• Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add salt, parsley, celery seed, thyme and pepper; pour over beef and mix all ingredients together.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until vegetables and meat are tender.

THE BEST BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, herbes de Provence and garlic; cook until fragrant and color starts to darken slightly. Add wine; cook until mixture just comes to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 teaspoon rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover; simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer., Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoon flour. Add cold water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; add peas. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary.