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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A comforting and hearty meal, this slow cooker beef stew transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful dish that warms both the heart and soul.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Stew
  • 2 lb beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 4 medium potatoes diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board and Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: In the slow cooker, add the beef broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
  4. Step 4: If you prefer a thicker stew, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the stew and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Serve hot.

Notes

This stew is perfect for meal prep. You can portion it out into containers for easy reheating throughout the week.