✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate one-pot comfort food. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, buttery potatoes, sweet carrots, and a rich savory broth, it simmers all day into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Just toss it in your crockpot and let it work its magic!
📋 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕰️ Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
⏱️ Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
🔥 Calories per Serving: 410 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
- 🥩 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
- 🌽 3 tbsp flour (for coating)
- 🧈 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
- 🥔 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 🥕 3 carrots, peeled & chopped
- 🧅 1 onion, chopped
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍅 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 🥫 3 cups beef broth
- 🍷 1/2 cup red wine (optional, or sub more broth)
- 🌿 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 🌿 1 tsp dried thyme
- 🌿 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 🍃 Fresh parsley, for garnish
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the Beef
Toss beef cubes in flour, salt & pepper. Heat olive oil 🧈 in a skillet and brown beef on all sides. This adds deep flavor! (Optional but recommended.)
2️⃣ Layer the Slow Cooker
Place potatoes 🥔, carrots 🥕, and onions 🧅 in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add garlic 🧄 and browned beef.
3️⃣ Mix the Broth
In a bowl, mix beef broth 🥫, tomato paste 🍅, wine 🍷 (if using), Worcestershire sauce, and herbs 🌿. Pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
4️⃣ Cook
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef and veggies are fork-tender.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Stir gently. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley 🍃 before serving with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Deep, rich flavor with minimal effort 🙌
- Slow-cooked beef is fall-apart tender 🥩
- Customizable with your favorite root vegetables
- Perfect for meal prep or cozy family dinners 🥣
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Want it thicker? Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water and stir in during last 30 minutes
- Add mushrooms or peas for extra flavor
- Use chuck roast for best tenderness
- Skipping the wine? Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for depth
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