Description
This comforting Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. Tender cubes of beef stewed with carrots, potatoes, onions, and aromatic herbs in a rich beef broth make it an easy-to-prepare classic that simmers to perfection in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Begin by cutting the beef stew meat into cubes, peeling and slicing the carrots, dicing the potatoes, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic to ensure all components are ready for the slow cooker.
- Add to slow cooker: Place the beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker bowl, spreading them evenly for consistent cooking.
- Pour liquids and season: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients. Sprinkle in the dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to infuse layers of flavor during the cooking process.
- Mix and cook: Stir all ingredients gently to combine them well. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the vegetables to cook through thoroughly.
- Check seasoning and serve: Once cooking is complete, taste the stew and adjust salt and pepper if necessary before serving hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For thicker stew, you can mix 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the stew about 30 minutes before the end of cooking.
- Use a cut of beef suited for slow cooking such as chuck for optimal tenderness.
- This stew can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated; the flavors will deepen when reheated.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
