Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 00:20:00
Cook time: 08:00:00
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck roast; 4 medium carrots; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; cups all-purpose flour; 3 stalks celery; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 medium russet potatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; teaspoons black pepper; 4 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 large yellow onion; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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This hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew combines tender chunks of beef with vegetables and herbs in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting classic practically cooks itself while you go about your day, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas and delivering a satisfying meal with minimal effort.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

8 hrs

Serves

6 servings

Difficulty

easy

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Ingredients

Equipment Needed

Slow cooker (4-6 quart)
Large skillet
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Wooden spoon or spatula
Ladle

This slow cooker beef stew is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. While you can skip the browning step if you're short on time, taking those extra minutes adds incredible depth of flavor to the final dish. The slow cooking process transforms tough beef cuts into tender, melt-in-your-mouth morsels surrounded by vegetables and a rich gravy.

Serve this hearty stew with crusty bread for sopping up the delicious gravy. Leftovers taste even better the next day and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Step 1: Coating the beef in flour helps thicken the stew and creates a nice crust when browning.

Step 2: Browning the beef creates a flavorful crust and adds depth to the stew.

Step 3: Using the same skillet captures all the flavorful bits left from browning the beef.

Step 4: Cutting vegetables into similar-sized pieces ensures even cooking.

Step 5: Whisking ensures the tomato paste is fully incorporated into the broth.

Step 6: Low and slow cooking breaks down the tough fibers in the beef, making it tender.

Step 7: Adding peas at the end keeps them bright green and prevents overcooking.

Step 8: Bay leaves add flavor but should be removed before eating as they can be a choking hazard.