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Simple Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a hearty, comforting meal made with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich savory broth. This classic slow cooker recipe delivers deep flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for cold weather dinners and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 lbs chuck roast cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 3 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme minced
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 1/2 lbs yellow potatoes diced
  • 1 lb carrots sliced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and season beef with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Add onions and celery to the skillet and cook until softened.
  4. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze skillet with 1 cup beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  6. Add potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker, then pour broth mixture and remaining broth over the top.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until beef and vegetables are tender.
  8. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the stew.
  9. Cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes until thickened.
  10. Stir in peas and parsley, then serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor, do not skip browning the beef. Yukon Gold or yellow potatoes hold their shape best during long cooking times.