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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

4.98 from 91 Ratings
This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is so hearty and flavor-packed, loaded with vegetables, super tender meat, and a well seasoned broth. Dig into classic comfort food after a long day, this crockpot beef stew recipe will become a family dinner favorite!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast , cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
  • 1 pound baby new potatoes , halved
  • 4 medium carrots , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 1 large sweet onion , diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup vegetable juice (such as V8)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas , thawed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves , for garnish

Instructions

  • Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Season beef with salt and pepper, to taste. Add beef to the skillet and cook until evenly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Place beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, vegetable juice, tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, oregano, paprika, and mustard seeds until well combined; pour over the the beef and vegetables.
  • Toss in 2 bay leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour and 1/2 cup stew broth to create a slurry. Slowly stir the mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until thickened.
  • During the last 5 minutes, stir in the peas.
  • Discard bay leaves and thyme sprig.
  • Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Notes

For recipe tips, thickening the stew, and storage info, please refer to the full article.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal · Carbohydrates: 23g · Protein: 26g · Fat: 17g · Saturated Fat: 6g · Cholesterol: 78mg · Sodium: 358mg · Potassium: 1045mg · Fiber: 4g · Sugar: 6g · Vitamin A: 6405IU · Vitamin C: 27mg · Calcium: 62mg · Iron: 4mg
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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