Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Supper
If you love classic meat-and-potatoes dinners but don’t have time to cook after a long day, this slow cooker beef and potato supper is about to become a staple in your weekly meal plan. Made with tender beef stew meat, hearty potatoes, and a rich, savory gravy, this recipe delivers old-fashioned comfort food with modern, hands-off convenience.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Recipe:
Set-it-and-forget-it dinner minimal prep, no babysitting
Hearty and filling a complete one-pot meal
Budget-friendly comfort food using simple pantry staples
Family-friendly recipe everyone will enjoy
Perfect for meal prep and freezer meals
Tender beef and potatoes slow-cooked to perfection
Servings: 4–6
Ingredients:
1½–2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced (optional but recommended)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth (low sodium)
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
2 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for browning beef)
Optional Thickener
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
Garnish (Optional): Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
Dice potatoes into evenly sized cubes to prevent mushiness. Chop onion, slice carrots, and mince garlic.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat beef dry, season lightly, and sear until browned on most sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
Add potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic over the beef in the slow cooker.
Whisk together beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Pour sauce over beef and vegetables. Gently stir to coat.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are cooked through.
Mix cornstarch and water, stir into slow cooker during the last 20–30 minutes, and cook until gravy thickens.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley if desired
Serving Suggestions:
This slow cooker beef and potato dinner is satisfying on its own, but it pairs beautifully with:
A crisp green salad with vinaigrette
Steamed green beans or roasted broccoli
Warm dinner rolls or crusty bread
Buttered egg noodles or rice for extra comfort.
Variations & Tips:
Celery, mushrooms, or frozen peas (add at the end).
Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt after cooking.
Use more vegetables and slightly less beef.
Prep everything the night before and refrigerate.
Assemble raw ingredients in a freezer bag, thaw overnight, and cook as directed.
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Easy slow cooker beef and potato supper made with tender beef, hearty potatoes, and rich gravy. A comforting, budget-friendly crock pot dinner for busy weeknights.
