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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Author: Natalie Carter
A warm, hearty bowl of Slow Cooker Beef Stew packed with tender beef and vibrant vegetables, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat and Broth

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 4 cups beef broth

Vegetables

  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In the slow cooker, combine the stew meat, carrots, potatoes, peas, onion, and garlic.

Cooking

  • Pour in the beef broth and add salt, pepper, thyme, tomato paste, and bay leaf.
  • Stir to combine all ingredients until well mixed.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender.

Finishing Touch

  • Remove bay leaf before serving. Enjoy your delicious, hearty stew!

Notes

  • Choose tougher cuts of beef for better flavor.
  • Prep some ingredients ahead to save time.
  • Don't skip browning the meat for added depth.
  • Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
  • Leftovers can be repurposed in various dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword Slow Cooker Beef Stew
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