Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 4 cups beef broth
• 4 medium potatoes, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp parsley
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chunks for 3–4 minutes.
2. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
3. Place browned beef on top.
4. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, flour, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
5. Pour mixture into the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook:
   • Low: 7–8 hours
   • High: 4–5 hours
7. Stir before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Optional Add-Ins

• Mushrooms
• Peas
• Bay leaf
• Red wine for deeper flavor

Serving Ideas

Serve with:

• Crusty bread
• Rice
• Mashed potatoes

Enjoy your warm homemade beef stew!