Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

This Slow Cooker Cubed Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a comforting family dinner. The tender cubed beef, paired with potatoes, carrots, and savory herbs, simmers to perfection in a rich beef broth. You can enhance the flavor by browning the beef before adding it to the slow cooker. This easy recipe is customizable with extra veggies and can be thickened for a heartier stew. A must-try for a simple, delicious meal!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds cubed beef (chuck or stew meat)
• 4 medium peeled cubed potatoes
• 3 peeled carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Beef broth (enough to cover ingredients)
• Dried thyme
• Dried rosemary
• Worcestershire sauce (for extra flavor)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional for browning beef)
• Instructions:

1. Optional Step for Extra Flavor: If you’re looking to add even more flavor to your stew, brown the cubed beef first. Heat a pan on medium, add olive oil, and cook the beef for 5 minutes until golden brown. This step enhances the flavor but can be skipped if you prefer a simpler version.
2. Prepare the Veggies: Slice the onion, peel the potatoes, and wash the carrots. Place the chopped onion, potatoes, carrots, and minced garlic into your slow cooker along with the beef.
3. Season the Stew: Sprinkle in a bit of salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to deepen the flavor, and pour in the beef broth to cover everything.
4. Slow Cook the Stew: Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender and the veggies are cooked through. Make sure to keep the lid on while cooking to retain the flavors.
5. Finishing Touches: Taste the stew before serving and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional herbs if needed.
6. Tips for the Perfect Beef Stew:

• Searing the Beef: While optional, searing the beef before adding it to the crockpot enhances the overall flavor of the stew.
• Add More Veggies: You can easily customize your stew by adding other vegetables like celery, parsnips, peas, or even extra carrots.
• Thicken the Stew: For a thicker stew, create a cornstarch slurry with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a hearty, rich texture.
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