Big Hit: Slow Cooker Beef Marsala Stew

Serious comfort food right here. This stew recipe is perfect for the winter season. So flavorful and it was loved by all. Bust your slow cooker out and give it a try! Enjoy :)

 

 

Beef Marsala Stew!

 

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes, divided

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

12 ounces cipollini onions

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine, divided

1 1/2 cups unsalted beef stock

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 thyme sprigs

8 ounces small button mushrooms

4 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Thyme sprigs

 Mashed Potatoes

 

 

Preparation

1. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add half of beef; cook 8 minutes or until well browned, turning to brown on all sides. Place browned beef in a 6-quart electric slow cooker; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining beef, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

2. Add onions to pan; cook 1 minute on each side or until browned. Add onions to slow cooker. Add garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook 2 minutes or until half of liquid evaporates. Add stock and pepper; bring to a simmer. Carefully pour stock mixture into slow cooker; nestle thyme sprigs into liquid. Top beef mixture with mushrooms.

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 1/2 hours.

4. Strain mixture through a colander over a Dutch oven or large skillet; discard thyme sprigs. Bring cooking liquid to a boil; cook 6 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2 cups. Stir in remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons wine and flour, stirring with a whisk to form a slurry. Stir into cooking liquid; cook 1 minute or until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly. Pour over beef mixture; toss gently to combine. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve over mashed potatoes!

 

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