Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This hearty beef stew is packed with tender chunks of beef, root vegetables, and a rich savory broth that develops beautifully over hours of slow cooking. It is the perfect comfort food for cold evenings when you want a satisfying meal ready when you get home.
A classic slow cooker beef stew with melt-in-your-mouth beef and hearty vegetables.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Main
Vegetables
Liquid
Sauce
Seasoning
Instructions
Prepare the Beef
Season the beef chunks generously with salt and pepper. If time allows sear the beef in a hot skillet with oil for 2 minutes per side to develop a deeper flavor before adding to the slow cooker.
Layer the Ingredients
Place the potatoes and carrots on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared beef on top of the vegetables then spoon the tomato paste over the beef.
Add Liquid and Cook
Pour the beef broth over everything and sprinkle the dried thyme on top. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
Serve
Stir the stew gently to combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread.
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