Description

Hearty, comforting, and incredibly easy to prepare, this Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the perfect one-pot meal for chilly days. Packed with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth, it simmers all day in your slow cooker for maximum flavor and minimal effort.

Ingredients

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For the Stew

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
3 celery stalks, diced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

For Thickening the Stew (optional)

2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water

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Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Trim any excess fat from the beef and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Chop the carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, and mince the garlic. Set aside all vegetables.
Layer ingredients in the slow cooker: Add the beef chunks to the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer the carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, and garlic on top of the beef.
Add liquids and seasonings: Pour the beef broth over the ingredients, then add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Give everything a gentle stir to combine.
Cook the stew: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours), until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Thicken the stew (optional): If a thicker stew is desired, mix the cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir this mixture into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Allow the stew to finish cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Serve: Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Browning the beef in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker adds deeper flavor, though it is optional for a quick prep.
Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or parsnips for a different twist.
Leftovers taste even better the next day—store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free thickener if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 370
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 90mg