Crock Pot Beef With Mushroom and Red Wine Gravy

• beef stew meat, well trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• medium onions, cut into 1/2 inch wedges↗2
• baby portabella mushrooms (crimini or other mushroom may be used)↗1 (8 ounce) package
• beefy onion soup mix (one envelope)↗1 (1 ounce) package
• cornstarch↗3 tablespoons
• salt and pepper
• wine, dry and red↗1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place beef, onions and mushrooms in a 4 quart or larger slow cooker.

2. 2

   Add dry soup mix. Sprinkle with cornstarch and salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Pour wine over all. Cover and cook on low 10 to 12 hours or high 5 to 6 hours.

4. 4

   Stir well before serving.