Angel's Old Fashioned Beef Stew Hearty Homestyle Beef Stew with Potatoes, Carrots, and Herbs Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup dry red wine (or additional beef broth) 4 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 celery stalks, chopped Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Season beef with salt and pepper, then toss with flour to lightly coat. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown beef on all sides. Transfer to a plate. In the same pot, add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook for 2 more minutes. Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits. Let simmer 2–3 minutes. Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 1½ hours. Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cover and cook another 45 minutes or until vegetables and beef are tender. Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 hours 15 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Kcal: Approximately 465 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings #beefstew #homestylecooking #comfortfood #wintermeals #stewseason #oldfashionedrecipes #heartymeals #familydinner #slowcooking #classicbeefstew #dutchovenrecipes #rusticfood #soulfood #traditionalcooking #potatoandcarrot #slowcookbeef #stewedbeef #homecookedmeal #fallrecipes #cozyfood Nothing says comfort like Angel's Old Fashioned Beef Stew — tender beef, rich broth, and hearty vegetables in every spoonful!

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and Fluffy Dumplings Stew Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions: Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, water, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a soft dough. Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the hot stew in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy! Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 6-7 hours (low) | Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes Kcal: 400 kcal (per serving) | Servings: 6 servings #slowcookerrecipes #chickendumplings #comfortfood #slowcooking #heartymeals #easyrecipes #familydinner #homemadecooking #soupsandstews #dumplings #slowcookerlove #chickenrecipes #homecooking #comfortmeals #mealprep #slowcookercomfort #fallrecipes #wintermeals #easycomfortfood #homecooked 🍲🐔 Cozy up with this Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe — tender chicken, hearty veggies, and fluffy dumplings all slow-cooked to perfection! Perfect comfort food for chilly days! ❄️🥣

Marsala Wine Beef Stew Rich and Savory Marsala Wine Braised Beef Stew Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 cup Marsala wine 3 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme) 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 4-5 minutes per batch, then remove and set aside. In the same pot, add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, cooking another 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce by half, about 5 minutes. Return beef to the pot and add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Let stew cook gently for 2 to 2½ hours, or until beef is fork-tender. If desired, whisk flour with a little water to create a slurry and stir into the stew to thicken the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #marsalawine #beefstew #slowcookedbeef #comfortfood #heartymeals #winebraisedbeef #homemadecooking #beefrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #familymeals #dinnerideas #rusticcooking #wintermeals #foodie #soulfood #easyrecipes #onepotmeals #slowcooking #heartyrecipes #deliciousdinner Indulge in the rich flavors of this Marsala Wine Beef Stew — tender beef braised to perfection in a savory Marsala wine sauce with hearty veggies. Comfort food at its finest! 🍷🥩🍲