Stew with Potatoes and Mushrooms in Slow Cooker, a simple and tasty recipe, perfect for those looking for a complete and stress-free dish. The slow cooking makes the meat very tender and flavorful, while potatoes and mushrooms add creaminess and a rustic touch.
The slow cooker is indeed the ideal ally in the kitchen when you have little time but don’t want to give up the pleasure of a homemade dish. With this cooking method, the stew cooks slowly at low temperature for about 4 hours, keeping the flavors intact and making the meat very tender. No need to stir continuously or monitor the preparation: just put all the ingredients in the pot, set the program, and let it work so you can focus on something else.
In this recipe, I chose to combine beef with potatoes and mushrooms, a mix that makes the stew complete and balanced. The potatoes soften during cooking, absorbing the broth and the flavors of the meat, while the mushrooms add a rustic and enveloping touch. The result is a creamy and hearty dish.
Another advantage of the slow cooker is its versatility: in addition to keeping the meat juicy, it allows reducing the use of condiments because the foods cook in their own juices, enhancing their natural flavors. This makes the stew not only tasty but also slightly lighter compared to traditional versions.
Whether you’re new to the slow cooker or already use it often, this recipe is perfect for appreciating its potential to the fullest. In a few steps, you’ll bring to the table a homemade, nutritious, and truly comforting dish, ideal to prepare in advance and reheat when serving.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I’ve answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form found at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 299.70 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 35.77 (g) of which sugars 3.06 (g)
- Proteins 24.48 (g)
- Fat 7.99 (g) of which saturated 1.72 (g)of which unsaturated 0.23 (g)
- Fibers 4.27 (g)
- Sodium 1,497.24 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 220 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Stew with Potatoes and Mushrooms in Slow Cooker
- 0.88 lbs beef
- 4 cups potatoes
- 8.8 oz mushrooms
- 1.69 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp flour
Tools
- Slow cooker
- Cutting board
- Potato peeler
Recipe for Stew with Potatoes and Mushrooms in Slow Cooker
Start preparing the stew with potatoes and mushrooms in slow cooker by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into cubes.
Place the stew in a bowl, add a tablespoon of flour and mix until all the pieces of meat are well coated.
Place the extra virgin olive oil in the slow cooker.
Add the meat and potatoes and stir with a wooden or silicone spoon, generally avoiding steel to prevent scratching the ceramic.
Add the mushrooms and stir again.
Finish with water or vegetable broth.
Cover the pot with its lid and cook the stew on HIGH mode for 4 hours.
Do not lift the lid for the first two hours of cooking.
Once cooked, taste and if necessary adjust the salt.
Transfer the stew with mushrooms and potatoes in the slow cooker onto plates and serve it hot.
Stew with Potatoes and Mushrooms in Slow Cooker
With the slow cooker, the stew with potatoes and mushrooms becomes a simple but flavorful dish, ideal to prepare for any occasion. The meat stays tender, the potatoes almost melt in your mouth, and the mushrooms provide that rustic note that makes it irresistible. A recipe accessible to everyone, perfect both for those approaching slow cooking for the first time and for those looking for a homemade dish to serve without stress. Try it and see how the slow cooker can transform a kitchen classic into a practical and genuine comfort food, ready to win over the whole family.
Also try the Tomato Stew with Meat and Sausage.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How to store stew with potatoes and mushrooms?
The stew can be stored in the refrigerator, inside an airtight container, for about 2 days. When serving, you just need to reheat it in a saucepan over low heat or directly in the slow cooker.
Can the stew be frozen?
Yes, this recipe is also suitable for freezing. You can freeze the cooked stew in single portions for up to 2 months. I recommend thawing it in the refrigerator and then heating it in a pan or the slow cooker.
What to pair stew with potatoes and mushrooms with?
It is already a complete dish, but you can accompany it with some rustic bread to soak up the sauce, or with a light side dish like a fresh salad or steamed vegetables. For wine lovers, it pairs well with a structured red like Montepulciano or Chianti.
How to make stew with potatoes and mushrooms without a slow cooker?
If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can cook the stew in a traditional pot. After flouring and browning the meat, add potatoes, mushrooms, and broth. Cover and let cook on low heat for about 1 and a half hours, stirring occasionally and adding more broth if necessary.
Find all the recipes made so far with the slow cooker in the Slow Cooker Recipes section.
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