Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Protein Stew
This hearty slow cooker stew uses beef chuck roast that becomes fall-apart tender over hours of low and slow cooking in a rich savory broth. It is the ultimate high protein comfort food that practically cooks itself throughout the day.
A rich and hearty slow cooker beef stew with tender chunks of chuck roast in savory broth.
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Ingredients
Main
Vegetables
Liquid
Flavor
Seasoning
Instructions
Sear the Beef
Season the beef chuck cubes generously with salt and pepper, then sear them in a hot oiled skillet over high heat for 2 minutes per side to develop a deep brown crust. This step is critical for building rich flavor in the finished stew.
Load the Slow Cooker
Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker and add the chopped carrots, celery, tomato paste, and dried thyme around and over the beef. Pour the beef broth over everything ensuring the liquid comes about halfway up the ingredients.
Slow Cook
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours until the beef is completely fork-tender and falling apart easily. Do not lift the lid during cooking as this releases essential heat and steam.
Thicken and Serve
Once the beef is tender, use a spoon to skim any excess fat from the surface of the broth. If you prefer a thicker stew, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew, then cook on high for 15 more minutes.
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