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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A comforting and hearty beef stew simmered in a slow cooker, featuring tender beef and healthy vegetables for a satisfying meal.
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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 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 pieces carrots, sliced
  • 3 pieces potatoes, chopped
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 piece bay leaf
  • to taste fresh parsley for garnish Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by adding the beef, broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf to your slow cooker.
  2. Stir everything together to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
  4. Once cooking is complete, don’t forget to remove the bay leaf before serving.
  5. Garnish your stew with some fresh parsley to add a pop of color, if desired.

Notes

For best results, sear the beef before slow cooking for added flavor. You can customize with different herbs, vegetables, or even substitute sweet potatoes for regular potatoes.