====== Slow Cooker Beef Stew ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  * 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  * 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
  * Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  * 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
  * 3 tablespoons olive oil
  * 1 pound small white potatoes, halved
  * 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
  * 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
  * 1 medium onion, chopped
  * 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  * 1 cup red wine
  * 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  * 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  * 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
  * 1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped
  * Sour cream, for serving
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** 20
  * **Cook:** 6-8 hours
  * **Serves:** 8-10
  * [[http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/slow-cooker-beef-stew.html|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - Toss the beef with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat in flour and shake off any excess. 
  - Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 
  - Add the beef and cook undisturbed until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, turning the beef as needed, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes more.  
  -  Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and onions and stir to combine.
  - Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute. 
  - Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps). 
  - Add the beef broth, thyme, caraway if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking; continue simmering and whisking until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes.
  - Pour the gravy into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The meat and vegetables should be tender.
  - Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve the stew in bowls with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.

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