Description
Discover the ultimate slow cooker beef stew, a hearty one‑pot wonder packed with tender beef chunks, sweet carrots, buttery potatoes, and aromatic celery simmered in a rich beef broth flavored with tomato paste and thyme. This easy recipe delivers deep, comforting flavors with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals. Serve hot with crusty bread for a satisfying, family‑friendly dinner experience. Add a fresh green salad or warm rolls for extra texture and fullness today
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the beef stew meat in the slow cooker.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- brown the beef before adding it to the slow cooker. Adjust seasoning at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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