Beef With Red Wine Gravy (Slow Cooker)

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 19
Beef With Red Wine Gravy (Slow Cooker)
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

6-8 hours

Ready In

6h 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs stewing beef , cubed
1 lb fresh mushrooms , halved
1 medium onion , sliced
1 can beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
3 cups cooked egg noodles

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
507
Sugar
3g
Fat
25g
Beef With Red Wine Gravy (Slow Cooker) is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. The dish is made with tender chunks of beef, savory mushrooms, and a rich red wine gravy that pairs well with egg noodles. It is a simple recipe that can be made with ingredients that are readily available in most grocery stores. This dish is also great for entertaining, as it can be prepared in advance and kept warm in the slow cooker until ready to serve.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, layer the beef, mushrooms, and onion.
2.In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine, brown gravy mix, tomato paste, sea salt, and bay leaf.
3.Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
4.Cook on Low until the beef is tender, for about 6 to 8 hours.
5.In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water, whisking until smooth.
6.Stir the cornstarch mixture into the beef mixture in the slow cooker until thickened, for about 15 minutes.
7.Serve the beef and red wine gravy over cooked egg noodles.

PROS

This beef dish is hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare in a slow cooker.

The red wine adds a rich flavor to the gravy.

It can be made ahead of time and leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated easily.

CONS

The beef needs to cook for several hours in the slow cooker, requiring some planning ahead.

The gravy has a relatively high sodium content due to the use of beef broth and brown gravy mix.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is an excellent source of protein and a good source of iron.
Mushrooms provide additional protein and are rich in vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, selenium, and potassium.
Red wine contains antioxidants that may offer some health benefits in moderation.
However, this dish should be consumed in moderation due to the high fat and sodium content.

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