Cozy Slow Cooker Beef Stew for Family Nights
A heartwarming dish perfect for family gatherings, this beef stew is rich in flavor and easy to prepare.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Beef
- 2-3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Cut into 1-inch cubes.
Vegetables
- 4 medium Carrots Peeled and sliced.
- 4 medium Potatoes Cut into chunks.
- 2 medium Onions Chopped.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 4 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium recommended.
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
- 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh or dried.
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
Instructions
- Cut the beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the skillet until translucent, then add to the slow cooker.
- Add carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, and thyme, then pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
For a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the stew before serving.