Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Red Wine
Description
Prep this beef stew with wine at night, throw everything in the slow cooker the next morning, and arrive home to a hearty, flavorful meal for your family.
Ingredients
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1 serving cooking spray
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2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 1/2 cups red wine, or more to taste
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1 (12 ounce) package baby carrots
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6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
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3 stalks celery, diced
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1 onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon seasoning salt (such as Johnny's®)
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2 bay leaves
Directions
1
Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray and place meat inside.
2
Mix flour, pepper, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour over the meat and stir to coat. Stir in potatoes, red wine, carrots, bacon, celery, onion, garlic, seasoning salt, and bay leaves.
3
Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours or High for 4 to 6 hours.