Beef Merlot Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Merlot Crock Pot

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons bacon fat
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 cup water
• Beef Bouillon Cubes
• 1/4 cup Merlot (optional)

How to Make Beef Merlot Crock Pot

1. Heat a large frying pan over high heat.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of bacon fat and melt completely.
3. Add 1 large chopped onion and 4 cloves minced garlic to the pan.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
5. Remove onion and garlic mixture from the pan and set aside.
6. Increase heat to high. Add 1 tablespoon of bacon fat or olive oil to the pan if needed.
7. Add 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes) to the hot pan and brown quickly on all sides. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
8. Transfer the browned beef to your crock pot.
9. Add 1 cup of water to the frying pan to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
10. Stir in 2 beef bouillon cubes until dissolved.
11. Add 1/4 cup Merlot (optional).
12. Pour the liquid from the frying pan over the beef in the crock pot.
13. Spoon the onion and garlic mixture over the beef.
14. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
15. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, roasted or buttered broccoli, and crusty bread.