Slow Cooker French Country Beef & Red Wine Stew
Slow Cooker French Country Beef & Red Wine Stew is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef and hearty vegetables in a rich, aromatic red wine sauce. This easy-to-make dish simmers in your slow cooker, filling your home with delightful scents that invoke nostalgia for cozy winter evenings. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this stew is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your appetite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into chunks
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 2 medium yellow onions, coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (about 3 minutes per side).
- In the slow cooker, combine seared beef with carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Pour in red wine and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or a green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: To enhance flavors, consider adding parsnips or mushrooms for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove or microwave.