Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a hearty dish featuring tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and herbs simmered slowly in a rich savory broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups low sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks
3 large carrots, sliced thick
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Instructions
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Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and toss with flour.
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Brown beef in batches in a hot skillet with olive oil. Transfer to slow cooker.
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Sauté onion in the same skillet until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for one minute.
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Deglaze pan with a small amount of broth and transfer mixture to slow cooker.
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Add potatoes, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining broth.
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Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours until beef is tender.
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Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.