Slow Cooker Grandma's Beef Stew

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash & peel the carrots. Cut them into 2-inch pieces.
• Step 2
  Wash the potatoes & cut them into 2-inch pieces.
• Step 3
  Clean & cut the mushrooms into 1-inch pieces.
• Step 4
  Peel & cut the onion into 1-inch chunks.
• Step 5
  If the beef isn't already cubed, cut it into 2-inch pieces. Add the beef to a mixing bowl & season it generously with salt & pepper. Add half of the flour & mix together so all of the beef gets coated in the flour.
• Step 6
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef & sear it on all sides for about 8-10 min. Once the beef is nicely browned, add it back into the mixing bowl & set aside.
• Step 7
  Add the carrots, onion, mushrooms & potatoes to the same pot. Season with salt & pepper. Stir & cook for 4-5 min, or until the veggies begin to soften.
• Step 8
  Add any additional seasonings to the pot (we suggest onion powder, garlic powder & Italian seasoning). Stir to combine, then transfer everything to the base of a slow cooker.
• Step 9
  Pour the wine over the veggies in the slow cooker.
• Step 10
  Add the beef to the slow cooker along with the beef broth. Add just enough broth to cover the beef entirely. Cover & cook on HIGH for 4 hr or LOW for 7 hr.
• Step 11
  About 10 min before serving, add softened butter & the remaining flour to a small bowl. Stir to create a paste, then add it to the slow cooker & mix. Let the stew keep cooking for 3-4 min, allowing the consistency to thicken.
• Step 12
  Add the peas & stir to heat through. Remove the stew from the heat, serve & enjoy!