slow-cooked beef dish

🍲 Slow-Cooked Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 3 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (optional, or substitute with more broth)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)

• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped (optional)

• 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef:

   • Toss the beef cubes with salt, pepper, and flour.

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker.

2. Sauté aromatics:

   • In the same pan, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.

   • Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes more.

3. Combine in slow cooker:

   • Transfer sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.

   • Add beef broth, wine, herbs, and potatoes (if using).

4. Cook:

   • Low for 8–10 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.

5. Finish:

   • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in peas.

   • Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. Serve:

   • With crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or over buttered noodles.

Would you like a variation—like a spicy version, Asian-style, or something wine-free?