How to Prepare Slow Cooker Beef Stew

How to cook in a slow cooker

It is necessary to first brown the meat to enhance flavor depth. You will lightly sear the meat over medium-high heat; you don't need to fully cook it because the slow cooker will take care of that for you.

Saute the onions and garlic before putting them in the slow cooker. Cook the meat through then add all the sautéed onions and garlic. Continue cooking until it thickens into a delicious stew.

How to prepare beef roast using an electric pressure cooker or instant pot

Set the Instant Pot to "Saute" and heat the oil. Sear till browned on all sides in hot oil (about 4-5 minutes on each side). Add in the other ingredients and cook under high pressure for 60 minutes. Allow the 15-minute natural release then use the quick pressure lever to release any pressure that may still be present. Remove the lid with caution, then move the roast and vegetables to a warm dish.

Tips for cooking slow cooker beef stew

The natural release portion of electric pressure cooking is necessary because your beef may harden up if you release the pressure immediately after cooking. Letting the pressure cooker sit for 15 minutes during the natural release stage produces tender meat.

It is important to properly sear the meat before you begin cooking to achieve a delicious, beautiful meat flavor.

No roast beef is complete without a bunch of freshly cooked vegetables. Throw in your favorite vegetables and ingredients to get a rich and flavorful stew.

The beef roast can be cooked in a slow cooker with little liquid, you should add some water, stock, or broth since the liquid gives the roast flavor and prevents it from drying out. As the liquid thickens, a delicious gravy will form.

Ingredients

1kg beef steak diced into cubes

4 tablespoons cooking oil

1 large onion chopped

6 garlic cloves crushed

5 medium potatoes peeled and diced

2 large carrots sliced

6 tomatoes diced

1 red bell pepper deseeded and chopped

1 cup beef broth or stock

1/4 cup tomato paste

2 beef cubes crushed

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

2 bay leaves

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

A bunch of freshly chopped coriander to garnish

Procedure

Season beef with salt and pepper.

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

Pan sear beef until browned about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, adding more oil when needed.

Transfer the browned meat pieces into a slow cooker bowl.

Fry the onion with the remaining oil in the same skillet until softened.

Add in the garlic and sauté until fragrant then add to the meat in the slow cooker bowl.

Add flour and mix to coat the meat and onions/garlic. Throw in the rest of the ingredients and spices (except for the bay leaves and coriander) and give it a good mix. Place bay leaves on top.

Cook covered for 8–10 hours on a moderate heat setting, or 4–6 hours on a high heat setting.

Before serving, taste the food and, if necessary, season with more salt or pepper. Coriander is a good garnish.

Serve with any favorite cuisine, such as white rice or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion

Today, there are so many ways to gently cook a tasty stew or soup. The meat turns out juicy with this recipe, breaks apart so wonderfully, and tastes better than the others. The beautiful thing about a good stew is that it can be served with a variety of meals and enjoyed throughout the year.