slow cooker beef stew

Here’s a simple, hearty slow cooker beef stew recipe—rich, tender, and easy to prepare.

🥩 Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 kg beef chuck (cut into 1–1.5 inch cubes)
• 3–4 potatoes (peeled and chopped)
• 3 carrots (sliced)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups beef broth (or stock)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but adds depth)
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1–2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tbsp oil (for browning beef)

Instructions:

1. Brown the beef (recommended):
   Heat oil in a pan and sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides. This adds extra flavor.
2. Load the slow cooker:
   Add beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.
3. Mix the sauce:
   In a bowl, combine beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and flour (if using). Pour over the ingredients.
4. Add bay leaves:
   Drop them in for extra aroma.
5. Cook:
   • Low: 7–8 hours
   • High: 4–5 hours
     Cook until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
6. Finish & adjust:
   Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust salt/pepper. If you want it thicker, mash a few potatoes or let it cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes.

🍲 Result:

A thick, comforting stew with tender beef, soft vegetables, and a rich savory broth.

If you want, I can also give you a spicy version, Pakistani-style twist, or a no-browning shortcut version.