Before I even begin, let me just say this: this hearty stew hits the spot. This soul-satisfying comfort food has a way of warming your insides from the inside out. The comforting combination of tender beef, sweet carrots, and cooked onions can restore anyone’s spirits and will make anyone dig in.
The key to this recipe is using a slow cooker, which has become one of my favorite kitchen items because it does wonders. For this particular recipe, it tenderizes the beef after a few hours of heat and infuses it with the spices. What I love most about this is that it’s actually better to let it sit before serving – it improves the flavor!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds beef check, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 package of mushrooms, chopped
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 5 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup marsala wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cans of organic beef broth (31.5 ounces total)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 ounce)
- 1 package of dry onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
INSTRUCTIONS:
First, mix the flour, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper in a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the cubed beef to the bag and shake it well to cover the beef with the seasoned flour. Put aside. 
Pour olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and cook until evenly browned on all sides. Then add the onions and mushrooms, until the beef is no longer pink.
Next, Pour the beef mixture into a slow cooker and add potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, Marsala wine, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and finally the smoked paprika. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours, or on low for 10-12 hours. 
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately, or save it for another time! I recommend pairing this recipe with a French baguette, or with pasta.
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[Source: Allrecipes]
