Slow Cooker Beef Stew IV - A Hearty and Delicious Comfort Food Dish

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew IV recipe is a perfect comfort food dish that is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. With tender beef, colorful vegetables, and savory broth, this stew is sure to warm you up on a chilly day. Set it and forget it in the slow cooker for a delicious meal ready when you come home.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the stew meat, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, tossing to coat.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and add the beef broth, red wine, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme, and bay leaf.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender.
5. Add the frozen peas in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
6. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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