Slow Cooker Gravy Beef Stew

Steps10

1. 1

   Step 1. Cut the beef

   Cut the beef chuck into 2 inch cubes, discarding any large pieces of fat.

2. 2

   Step 2. Coat the beef

   Coat the beef with the flour and seasonings.

   Beef chuckSweet paprikaGarlic powderOnion powderSalt
3. 3

   Step 3. Brown the beef

   In a pan, in batches if needed, heat olive oil and brown the beef in a single layer so a crust forms. Remove and repeat with the remaining beef. Put the beef into the slow cooker.

   Beef chuck
4. 4

   Step 4. Sauté the onion

   1 min

   In the same pan, add more olive oil and sauté the onion, scraping the crusty bits off the base. Once translucent, add the garlic and cook for another minute.

5. 5

   Step 5. Deglaze with Worcestershire

   Deglaze the pan with the Worcestershire sauce. Pour the onion mix over the beef.

6. 6

   Step 6. Add remaining ingredients

   Top with the diced carrots, mushrooms, tomato paste and two cups of the beef stock.

7. 7

   Step 7. Add gravy stock

   In the final cup of beef stock, mix in two tablespoons of gravy powder. Once dissolved, pour it in and mix everything well.

8. 8

   Step 8. Slow cook the stew

   4 h

   Put the lid on and slow cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.

9. 9

   Step 9. Test the meat

   Mix and test the meat. It should be tender; if not, cook a little longer.

   Beef chuck
10. 10

    Step 10. Serve over mash

    Serve over mashed potatoes.

    The flour and gravy powder add flavour and thicken the sauce, so it should not need extra thickening.