Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This slow cooker beef stew is the ultimate comfort food rich, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Slowly cooked for hours, the beef becomes incredibly tender while soaking up a savory blend of garlic, onions, herbs, and beef stock. Served over rice instead of potatoes, this version is hearty, filling, and absolutely delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Beef Stew:
Easy slow cooker recipe minimal prep, maximum flavor
Tender, juicy beef after long, low cooking
Budget-friendly and perfect for batch cooking
Customizable (add potatoes, thicken more, or serve over rice)
Perfect comfort food for cold days and busy nights
Ingredients:
3 lbs beef stew meat
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers (optional), chopped
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 bag frozen peas
4 cups low-sodium beef stock
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf
Thyme, to taste
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cornstarch + water (for thickening, optional)
Instructions:
Brown the beef in a skillet with garlic and onions. Season with salt and pepper for extra depth of flavor.
Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients except peas and cornstarch.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7½ hours.
Mix cornstarch with water, stir it into the stew, then add frozen peas.
Cook for an additional 20 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serve hot over steamed rice or your favorite grain.
Pro Tips for the Best Beef Stew:
For a thicker stew, increase cornstarch slightly or mash some carrots into the broth
Prefer potatoes? Add them during the last 2–3 hours of cooking
Perfect For:
Family dinners
Meal prep & leftovers
Cozy winter nights
Freezer-friendly meals
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Hearty slow cooker beef stew made with tender beef, carrots, peas, and rich savory broth. An easy crockpot comfort food recipe perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
