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Slow Cooker Witch's Brew Stew
Slow Cooker Witch's Brew Stew
Classic DishWitch's Brew
Prep: 25 min • Cook: 480 min. A slow cooker adaptation of the classic Flemish Witch's Brew, ensuring tender meats and vegetables melted together for a deeply flavorful, easy weeknight meal.
- Preparation time
- 25 min
- Cooking time
- 8 hrs
- Total time
- 8 hrs 25 min
- Servings
- 6
Instructions
Stew Preparation
- 1In a shallow dish, toss the beef and pork cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 2Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the floured meat in batches, don't overcrowd the pan. Remove browned meat and set aside.
- 3Add the chopped onion, carrots, parsnips, and celery to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5Transfer the browned meat, sautéed vegetables, beef broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves to a slow cooker.
- 6Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- 7Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 650 kcal
- Protein
- 45 g
- Fat
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 35 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
Tips
- Ensure all meat is cut into uniform cubes for even cooking in the slow cooker.
- For a richer flavor, consider searing the meat in a cast-iron skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread for dipping.
