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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty slow cooked beef stew made with tender beef chuck, vegetables, and rich savory broth for the ultimate comfort meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stew Base
  • 2 lb beef chuck cubed
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 4 potatoes diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in a skillet after coating with flour and seasoning.
  2. Add beef and vegetables to slow cooker.
  3. Mix broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce and pour in.
  4. Add herbs and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
  5. Remove bay leaves, stir, and serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor, always brown the beef first. Stew thickens as it rests.