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An extreme close-up of a rustic bowl filled with hearty Mediterranean beef stew. You can see tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and olives in a rich, savory broth.

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef Stew: A Hearty & Healthy Crock Pot Meal

This Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef Stew is an easy, flavor-packed meal with tender beef, red wine, olives, and herbs. It's the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it crock pot recipe for a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
  • 3 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts drained and quartered
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart or larger)
  • 1 Large Skillet

Instructions
 

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with a paper towel. In a mixing bowl, toss the beef with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared beef to the basin of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
  3. Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour the red wine into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow it to simmer and reduce by half.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker.
  6. Add the beef broth, crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried rosemary to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
  8. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the drained artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't skip searing the beef! This step is crucial for developing the deep, rich flavor of the stew.
Tip 2: For the best results, use a quality, dry red wine that you would also enjoy drinking.
Tip 3: The stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld.
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