Wild Mushroom Beef Stew

Name: Wild Mushroom Beef Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Yield: Servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed; 3/4 cup ready-to-serve beef broth; 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup dry red wine; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound red-skinned potatoes (1-1/2-inch diameter), cut into quarters; 8 ounces assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini and oyster, cut into quarters; 1 cup baby carrots, Fresh parsley (optional)

Author:: Jamie Geller Test Kitchens
Publish date:: Mar 30, 2010

490minDuration
480minCook Time
10minPrep Time
ServingsServings

Ingredients

2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
3/4 cup ready-to-serve beef broth
1/4 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup dry red wine
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 pound red-skinned potatoes (1-1/2-inch diameter), cut into quarters
8 ounces assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini and oyster, cut into quarters
1 cup baby carrots, Fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

1 Combine flour, salt, pepper and thyme in small bowl. Place beef in 4-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with flour mixture; toss to coat.
2 Combine broth, tomato paste, wine and garlic in small bowl; mix well. Add to beef. Add potatoes, mushrooms and carrots; mix well.
3 Cover and cook on HIGH 5 to 6 hours, or on LOW 8 to 9 hours, or until beef and vegetables are tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) Stir well before serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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