Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe is rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. It combines tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions in a savory broth that thickens as it cooks. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, the stew develops deep flavors while you go about your day. Perfect for cold evenings, family dinners, or make-ahead meals, it’s the ultimate one-pot dish that warms both heart and home.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet and sear beef until browned.
- Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
- Add carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.
- Stir in broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Chuck roast works best for tenderness.
- Searing meat adds depth of flavor.
- Cut vegetables into even sizes for even cooking.
- Add peas at the end for sweetness.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.