Savory Slow-Cooked Wild Mushroom and Beef Stew
Discover a comforting bowl of deliciousness with this Savory Slow-Cooked Wild Mushroom and Beef Stew. Bursting with rich flavors from tender, slow-cooked beef stew meat and an array of hearty, earthy wild mushrooms, this stew is perfect for chilly evenings. With a delightful mix of vegetables including red potatoes and baby carrots, each bite is a wholesome experience. The addition of red wine and tomato paste elevates the dish, creating a luscious and thick texture that will warm your soul. Easy to prepare in your trusty crock pot, this recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a time-saver. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, you're bound to have tantalizing leftovers that taste even better the next day!
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
beef stew meat
2 lbs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
flour
1/4 cup
salt
1 teaspoon
pepper
1/2 teaspoon
dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon
beef broth
3/4 cup
tomato paste
1/4 cup
red wine
1/4 cup
garlic cloves
2 (minced)
red potatoes
1 lb (cut into quarters)
assorted wild mushrooms
8 ounces (cut into quarters)
baby carrots
1 cup (cut in half)
fresh parsley
to garnish (chopped)
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and dried thyme to create a seasoning mixture.
2
Place the beef stew meat into a 5 qt crock pot and sprinkle the seasoning mixture over it. Toss the beef to ensure an even coating.
3
In the same bowl, now empty, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, red wine, and minced garlic until well blended. Pour this mixture over the beef in the crock pot.
4
Add the quartered red potatoes, wild mushrooms, and halved baby carrots to the crock pot. Gently mix to distribute the ingredients evenly.
5
Cover the crock pot with its lid. Set it to cook on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours or LOW for 8 to 9 hours. Avoid lifting the lid and stirring during the cooking process to maintain even heat.
6
Once the cooking time is complete and the beef and vegetables are tender, remove the lid and stir the stew gently. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this dish?
The dish is called Savory Slow-Cooked Wild Mushroom and Beef Stew.
How much beef stew meat is required?
You will need 2 lbs of beef stew meat.
How should the beef be prepared?
The beef stew meat should be cut into 1-inch pieces.
What size crock pot is recommended?
A 5 qt crock pot is recommended for this recipe.
What ingredients are in the seasoning mixture?
The seasoning mixture consists of flour, salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
How much flour is used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of flour.
What liquid ingredients are whisked together?
Beef broth, tomato paste, red wine, and minced garlic are whisked together.
How much beef broth is needed?
You need 3/4 cup of beef broth.
How much tomato paste is used?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup of tomato paste.
What type of wine is included in the stew?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of red wine.
How many garlic cloves are used?
The recipe uses 2 garlic cloves, minced.
What type of potatoes are used?
One pound of red potatoes is used in this stew.
How should the red potatoes be prepared?
The red potatoes should be cut into quarters.
What kind of mushrooms are included?
The recipe calls for 8 ounces of assorted wild mushrooms.
How should the mushrooms be cut?
The wild mushrooms should be cut into quarters.
How many carrots are needed?
One cup of baby carrots is required.
How should the baby carrots be prepared?
The baby carrots should be cut in half.
How long does the stew cook on HIGH?
On the HIGH setting, the stew should cook for 5 to 6 hours.
How long does the stew cook on LOW?
On the LOW setting, the stew should cook for 8 to 9 hours.
Should I stir the stew while it is in the crock pot?
No, you should avoid lifting the lid and stirring during the cooking process to maintain even heat.
What is the garnish for this stew?
The stew is garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Is this recipe good for meal prep?
Yes, it is ideal for meal prep as leftovers often taste better the next day.
What gives the stew its thick texture?
The addition of flour and tomato paste helps create a luscious and thick texture.
What is the primary cooking method?
The primary cooking method is slow-cooking in a crock pot.
How much salt and pepper are needed?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
How much dried thyme is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme leaves.
What are the main vegetable components?
The main vegetables are red potatoes, wild mushrooms, and baby carrots.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is described as an easy recipe and a time-saver.
What season is this recipe particularly suited for?
It is tagged as an autumn recipe, perfect for chilly evenings.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 13 ingredients in total for this recipe.