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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Hearty slow cooker beef stew loaded with tender meat, vegetables, and flavor-packed. This crockpot beef stew recipe is perfect comfort food!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot beef stew, Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons 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

  • Spray a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick spray.
  • 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 seared beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic into the crockpot.
  • 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.

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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