Best of All: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic salt, and black pepper. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the stew beef, seal the bag, and shake well to coat the beef evenly. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (1 minute)

Recipe View Sauté the coated beef in the hot oil until browned on all sides, approximately 10 minutes. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. (17 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the beef and onions to a slow cooker.

Recipe View In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the broth mixture into the same skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the broth mixture to the slow cooker.

Recipe View Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped celery, minced garlic, bay leaves, beef stew seasoning mix, and paprika to the slow cooker. Mix well to combine. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook until the meat is very tender, approximately 6 to 7 hours.