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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a cozy blend of tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich broth that simmers gently, making it the perfect comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks Recommended for its tenderness
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced Versatile, can be swapped for sweet potatoes
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for browning beef) Optional for added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chunks on all sides and transfer them to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the beef broth and tomato paste; stir until well mixed. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat and vegetables are tender.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting beef stew!

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider browning the beef in batches. If pressed for time, you can skip browning and add raw beef directly to the slow cooker, but this may affect flavor.