Slow Cooker No Peek Beef Stew

A hearty and flavorful beef stew cooked slowly in a crockpot, featuring tender beef, vegetables, and a savory mushroom soup blend. The no peek method ensures a delicious and fuss-free family favorite.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup baby carrots, chopped
• 1 cup potatoes, diced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 can 10
• 5 oz cream of mushroom soup
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine optional

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika

Coat the beef cubes with the flour mixture

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Brown the coated beef cubes in the skillet, then transfer to the slow cooker

Add carrots, potatoes, celery, and peas to the slow cooker

In a separate bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, beef broth, and red wine if using

Pour the soup mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender

Avoid peeking while cooking to retain heat and flavors