Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef:
- Season the beef chuck cubes with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef in batches until each side is browned, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.

2. Layer the Vegetables:
- Add the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker, creating a layer over the beef.

3. Mix the Broth and Paste:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste until the paste is fully dissolved.

4. Combine and Season:
- Pour the broth mixture over the layered vegetables and beef in the slow cooker.
- Add the bay leaves to the pot.

5. Slow Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid and set to low heat.
- Cook for 7-8 hours or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

6. Final Taste and Adjustments:
- Discard the bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

7. Serve:
- Stir the stew gently before serving. Enjoy hot, served alone or with crusty bread for dipping.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT30M
30 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT8H
8 hours
- Total Time: PT8H30M
8 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Beef stew
- Slow cooker
- Comfort food
- Root vegetables
- Hearty stew
- Crockpot recipe
- Dinner idea
- Cozy meal
- One-pot meal
- Savory stew

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,430

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