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Delicious beef stew slow cooker recipe with vegetables and savory broth

Beef Stew

A comforting slow cooker beef stew that features tender chunks of beef and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes Opt for well-marbled cuts for tenderness.
Coating and Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour For coating the beef.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For browning the beef.
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound red potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 cups beef broth Substitute with chicken or vegetable broth if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf Remove before serving.
  • 1 cup frozen peas Add just before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until a crust forms on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, and celery on top of the beef in the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. In a small pitcher, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary, then pour over the beef and vegetables.
  2. Tuck the bay leaf into the mixture.
  3. Cover and cook on Low for 480 minutes (8 to 10 hours) or on High for 240 minutes (4 to 6 hours), until the beef is very tender.
  4. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and discard it.
  6. Taste the stew and add more salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
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