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Slow Cooker Recipes: Mastering Hearty Beef Stew Today


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful slow-cooked beef stew with vegetables and herbs.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Brown the beef cubes on all sides.
  3. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
  4. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  7. Check seasoning before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mix 2 tbsp of cornstarch with 2 tbsp of water and stir in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Experiment with different vegetables like peas or green beans.
  • Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: slow cooker recipes, beef stew, slow-cooked meals