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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A classic hearty beef stew loaded with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and rich gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 342
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb beef stew meat
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 medium potatoes, chunked
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Brown beef in oil, then transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Add vegetables to slow cooker.
  4. Whisk broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; pour over.
  5. Cook on Low 7–8 hours or High 4–5 hours.
  6. Thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.