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Cozy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Meal

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A comforting and easy slow cooker beef stew made with simple ingredients, perfect for busy days and cozy nights. This recipe yields tender beef and hearty vegetables with rich, slow-cooked flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (about 300 grams)
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 450 grams)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth (950 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for coating beef)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil (optional, for browning)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. If skipping browning, just season the beef well.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef pieces on all sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. Peel and chop carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions. Mince garlic cloves. Add all vegetables and garlic to the slow cooker on top of the beef.
  4. In a measuring cup, stir together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over the beef and vegetables. Add bay leaves on top.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust salt and pepper. For thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the slow cooker. Cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to thicken.
  7. Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

Browning the beef is optional but recommended for deeper flavor. Use gluten-free flour or skip coating for gluten-free version. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken stew if desired. For quicker cooking, use high setting or pressure cooker method. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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