Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stew
Beef roast is seared with onion and garlic, then slow cooked in broth with fresh mushrooms and tomatoes for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 607kcal
- 2-3 pound chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the roast and sear on all sides. Remove the roast to a lightly greased slow cooker.
In the same skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until tender. Add to the slow cooker.
Arrange the tomatoes and mushrooms around the roast in the slow cooker. In a large bowl, whisk together the broth, water, tomato paste and red pepper flakes. Pour over the meat. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork. Garnish with fresh rosemary or other herbs before serving.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 527mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g