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Slow Cooker French Onion Beef Stew combines all the best of french onion soup and beef stew for an amazing, flavorful, hearty stew!

Slow Cooker French Onion Beef Stew

I combined two of my favorite soups into one mega soup that’s perfect for fall. This Slow Cooker French Onion Beef Stew will warm up your home and your belly.
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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 282kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 sweet yellow onions
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • Pinch sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 lbs. stew beef hunks (see note)
  • 1/2 cup sherry
  • 1 parsnip (chopped)
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms (quartered)
  • 2 large carrots (chopped)
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • To caramelize the onions, melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the onions and toss with the sugar and salt. Allow to cook, stirring every 8-10 minutes, for about 40 minutes, or until onions are a uniform golden brown. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant. Place the onions in the slow cooker. 
  • Turn the heat up to high and add the beef pieces, searing for a minute or two on each side. Deglaze the pan with the sherry, scraping up any browned bits with a spatula, then pour the mixture into the slow cooker. 
  • Add the other vegetables, beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. 

Notes

  •  If you can't find prepackaged stew beef, feel free to substitute with chuck roast or pot roast sliced into chunks. 
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword french onion beef stew, slow cooker beef stew

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 1008mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4078IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg
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