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Slow-Cooked Red Wine Beef Stew
Moving Day Beef 🥩
Description: This Moving Day Beef recipe is perfect for warming up on a cold winter day. It’s incredibly flavorful, easy to prepare, although it requires some patience for the slow cooking process, the end results are absolutely worth it. The tender beef stewed in a rich red wine sauce will surely become a family favorite!
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal 🍲
- Keywords: Rice, Meat, Southwestern U.S., Spring, Summer, Winter, Weeknight, Oven, Easy
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp dill weed
- 1 onion, chopped (optional, for added flavor)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 516.7
- Fat Content: 36.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 147.8mg
- Sodium Content: 482.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 3.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 1.1g
- Protein Content: 38.1g
Instructions:
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 mins | Mix all ingredients together in a crockpot. If desired, add chopped onion for extra flavor. |
| 10-12 hours | Cook on low heat setting for 10 to 12 hours. The slow cooking process will allow the flavors to meld and the beef to become incredibly tender. |
| 12 hrs 10 mins | Serve over rice and enjoy the hearty and comforting flavors of this Moving Day Beef dish. |
Recipe Notes:
- Marinate for Extra Flavor: For even more depth of flavor, marinate the beef in the red wine mixture overnight before cooking.
- Vegetable Variation: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the crockpot for added nutrition and texture. Carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers work particularly well in this dish.
- Thickening the Sauce: If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and add it to the crockpot during the last hour of cooking.
- Stovetop Method: If you don’t have a crockpot, you can also cook this dish on the stovetop. Simply simmer the ingredients in a large pot over low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
- Wine Substitution: If you prefer not to use wine, you can substitute beef broth or beef stock for a slightly different flavor profile.
This Moving Day Beef recipe is sure to become a staple in your winter meal rotation. Its rich and hearty flavors make it perfect for cozy nights in or entertaining guests. So, gather your ingredients, set up your crockpot, and let the slow cooking magic begin! 🌟
