Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients

- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Begin by cutting the beef chuck into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- Peel and slice the carrots; peel and dice the potatoes; chop the onion; slice the celery, and mince the garlic.

2. Sear the Beef (Optional for Extra Flavor):
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef cubes for 2-3 minutes until all sides are browned. This step is optional but will enhance the flavor of the stew.

3. Assemble the Stew:
- Place the seared beef cubes in the slow cooker.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic on top of the beef.

4. Prepare the Broth Mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper until the paste is fully dissolved.

5. Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the broth mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Add in the bay leaves for extra flavor.

6. Slow Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat.
- Cook for approximately 8 hours or until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.

7. Final Touches:
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT8H
8 hours

Total Time

- PT8H15M
8 hours and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Beef stew, slow cooker, hearty dinner, comfort food, easy recipe, family meal, savory beef, one-pot meal, winter dish, stew recipe

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1200

#BeefStew #SlowCooker #ComfortFood #DinnerRecipe #HeartyMeal