Here’s a simple, hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe that’s perfect for an easy, comforting meal:
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prep the beef: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Optional: toss in flour for a thicker stew.
- Combine ingredients: Place beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves into the slow cooker. Pour beef broth over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.
- Thicken (optional): Remove ½ cup of stew liquid, mix with 1–2 teaspoons of flour, then stir back into stew and cook for another 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves and enjoy with crusty bread or over rice.
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Add peas or green beans in the last 30 minutes for extra veggies.
- For richer flavor, sear the beef in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
- A splash of red wine can deepen the flavor.
If you want, I can also make a 5-ingredient super-easy slow cooker beef stew version—minimal prep, still delicious. Do you want me to do that?
