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Slow cooker beef stew with tender beef chunks, potatoes, and carrots in rich brown gravy served in black bowl
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty and comforting slow cooker beef stew made with tender beef chuck, potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered in a rich savory gravy. This easy crockpot recipe requires minimal prep and delivers fall-apart tender meat and perfectly cooked vegetables in a flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 4 large potatoes quartered
  • 4 carrots cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.
  2. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over ingredients in slow cooker.
  5. Add bay leaves and thyme. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
  7. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy with crusty bread.
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