Slow Cooker Beef in Red Wine Sauce
Calories: 26
Adjust Servings Here: 6 servings
Description
This beef in red wine stew is absolute comfort food. Slow-cooked in a slow cooker, it produces fork-tender meat that falls off the bones. The thick, creamy red-wine-based gravy is perfect over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or couscous.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1 kg) Beef cut into 3-inch cubes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper powder
- ¼ - ½ cup (4.00 tbsp) Flour or cornflour
- 1 - 2 pieces Beef Bones optional
- 2 cups (250 ml) Broth beef, chicken
- 1 large Onion chopped or 1 tbsp onion powder
- 4 large Garlic cloves minced or ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 inch fresh Ginger grated or ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup (250 ml) Red wine
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Mustard paste
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 tbsp Rosemary (or use fresh)
- 1 tbsp Thyme (or use fresh
- 3 tbsp Canola Oil
- ¼ cup Parsley
Instructions
- Season and Brown the Beef: Season the beef cubes with salt, pepper, and a light flour coating. The flour helps to create a flavorful crust on the beef. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef cubes and brown on all sides. This step adds a rich flavor to the stew. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.2 lbs Beef, ¼ - ½ cup Flour
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Add a bit more oil if needed in the same skillet. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, mustard paste, and sugar, and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly. Transfer the sautéed onion and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker.1 large Onion, 4 large Garlic cloves, 1 inch fresh Ginger, 2 tbsp Tomato paste, 1 tbsp Mustard paste, 1 tbsp Sugar, 3 tbsp Canola Oil
- Deglaze and Transfer: Pour the red wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. This deglazing step adds a lot of flavor to the dish. Pour the wine mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.1 cup Red wine
- Add the Remaining Ingredients: Add the beef bone, beef broth, bay leaves, dried rosemary, and dried thyme to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all the ingredients.1 - 2 pieces Beef Bones, 2 cups Broth , ½ tsp Cinnamon, 2 Bay leaves, 1 tbsp Rosemary, 1 tbsp Thyme
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. The beef should be tender and the flavors well developed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaves and beef bone from the slow cooker. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.1/4 cup Parsley
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