Slow Cooker Hearty Beef Stew
Looking for a rich, flavorful, and fall-apart tender beef stew? This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is packed with savory goodness, loaded with juicy beef, hearty root vegetables, and a deep, flavorful broth that will warm you up from the inside out! Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a meal-prep favorite!
Ingredients:
1 kg Beef cubes (Use braising steak, chuck, skirt, leg, or flank also called Stewing Steak)
3 tbsp Plain flour (For coating the beef)
2 tbsp Sunflower oil (For browning the beef)
1 Onion (Finely chopped can use pre-chopped frozen)
3 Cloves Garlic (Minced or 15g frozen chopped garlic)
600 ml beef stock
3 Carrots (Peeled and chopped)
1/2 Swede (Rutabaga in the USA) (Peeled and chopped)
2 Beef stock cubes (No need to dissolve, just add directly)
3 tbsp Tomato purée (For a deep, rich flavor)
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (For a bold, umami kick)
Salt & Freshly ground black pepper (To taste)
Instructions:
Coat the beef in flour, ensuring it’s fully covered.
Heat oil in a pan (or a slow cooker with a stovetop-safe insert). Brown the beef in batches until golden brown.
Transfer beef to the slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook:
HIGH: 5-6 hours
LOW: 8-9 hours
(Cooking time may vary based on the size of your beef cubes and veggies, but don’t worry you can’t overcook this dish!)
Serve & enjoy! Best with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Tips & Substitutions:
Beef Cut: Use braising steak, chuck, or stewing steak for the best results.
Thicker Stew? Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in during the last 30 minutes.
Make It Extra Hearty: Add potatoes, parsnips, or mushrooms for more texture!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Easy prep, set & forget Let the slow cooker do the work!
Rich, deep flavors A melt-in-your-mouth, comforting dish.
Perfect for meal prep Tastes even better the next day!
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