Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing); 4 cups beef broth; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 3 medium potatoes, diced; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end); 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is hearty, flavorful, and packed with tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and a rich, savory broth. It’s the perfect comfort food for chilly days, and the slow cooker makes it incredibly easy!

Author: Beth
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing)
4 cups beef broth
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium potatoes, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening, optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Coat the beef – In a bowl, toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and black pepper.
Sear the beef – Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes). Transfer to the slow cooker.
Layer the ingredients – Add carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and beef broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Slow cook – Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Thicken the stew (optional) – In the last 30 minutes, mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the stew. Add frozen peas. Cover and let it thicken.
Serve & enjoy – Remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread!

Notes

Best Meat Choice: Use chuck roast for the most tender beef.
Veggie Add-Ins: Try adding celery, mushrooms, or parsnips for variety.
Make-Ahead Tip: Prep all ingredients the night before and store in the fridge for a quick morning start.

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