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Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew warms your family’s hearts.

This hearty and comforting Beef Stew Crockpot recipe is a cozy, set-it-and-forget-it meal packed with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and rich savory broth. Perfect for chilly nights and easy family dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ pounds beef stew meat cut into chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water for thickening, optional

Method
 

  1. Add beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  2. Pour in beef broth, then stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–5 hours until beef is tender.
  4. To thicken the stew, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
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Notes

    • Browning the beef before adding to the slow cooker adds extra depth of flavor.
    • Feel free to swap potatoes for parsnips or add peas in the final 30 minutes.
    • Leftovers store well for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
 

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