BEEF STEW IN A RED WINE SAUCE

This hearty beef stew recipe is a fantastic meal prep option, or great as a dinner option for large families looking to eat healthy. This recipe as prepared will make 4 large servings!

INGREDIENTS:

• 3lbs beef Chuck, cut into 2 inch pieces

• Kosher salt

• Black pepper

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 and 2/3 cup dry red wine

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces

• 3 carrots, chopped into 1 inch pieces

• 3 celery stalks, chopped into 1 inch pieces

• 2 onions, chopped into quarters

• 1 cup halved sun dried tomatoes

• 15 grams minced garlic

• 1 large rosemary sprig

• 2 cup low sodium beef broth

• 28 oz can crushed tomato

DIRECTIONS:

• Pat beef dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meat on all sides until golden brown. Transfer meat to slow cooker

• Add butter and scrape skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen up meat scraps. Stir in tomato paste and red wine and simmer for one minute. Transfer to slow cooker

• Add potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes to slow cooker. Season with salt and cook on high until meat is tender, about 4-5 hours

• Remove stalk of rosemary, and let stand before serving