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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a comforting dish made with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Slow Cooker
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Meat

  • 2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Vegetables

  • 6 pieces Yukon gold potatoes, quartered
  • 3 pieces carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 cup yellow onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Beef - Place the cubed chuck roast in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Toss the beef cubes in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
  • Step 2: Sear the Meat - In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the coated beef in batches, searing on all sides. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  • Step 3: Add Flavorful Ingredients - To the slow cooker with the beef, add the Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. Stir to combine.
  • Step 4: Create the Broth - In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Step 5: Slow Cook - Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  • Step 6: Finish Up - About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas. Remove the bay leaves before serving and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For best flavor, do not skip the searing step. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.