Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This comforting slow cooker beef stew is hearty, filled with nutritious vegetables, and packed with flavor. Perfect for chilly days and meal prepping!
Ingredients
For the Stew
- 2 pounds stew meat (like chuck or round)
- 4 pieces carrots, sliced
- 4 pieces potatoes, diced
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For browning the meat
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the stew meat and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker, scraping any juices into it.
- Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
Adding Liquids and Seasoning
- Pour in the beef broth and add the tomato paste.
- Sprinkle in the thyme, salt, and pepper, and add the bay leaf.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours.
- Check the meat and vegetables for tenderness before serving.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
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Notes
Serve the stew with crusty bread, over rice, or with a side salad. You can customize the vegetables and enhance the flavor with Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce.