Slow-Cooked Savory Beef Stew

Ingredients

- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large onions, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf)

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the ingredients: Cube beef into 1-inch pieces, dice onions, slice carrots, cube potatoes, chop celery, and mince garlic.

2. Sear the beef (optional for enhanced flavor): In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a small amount of oil. Sear the beef cubes until they're browned on all sides. This step adds depth of flavor but can be skipped if time does not permit.

3. Layer the vegetables in the Crock Pot: Place the diced onions, sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, and chopped celery evenly across the bottom of the Crock Pot.

4. Add the beef: Evenly distribute the beef on top of the vegetables.

5. Mix the broth: In a bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato paste, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure the tomato paste is thoroughly mixed.

6. Add garlic and herbs: Scatter the minced garlic and sprinkle the dried herbs over the beef and vegetables.

7. Pour the broth mixture over: Ensure the liquid covers the beef and vegetables evenly.

8. Cook the stew: Set the Crock Pot to low heat and cook for PT8H (8 hours) or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well developed. Alternatively, you can set it to high heat for PT4H (4 hours).

9. Finish and serve: Once done, taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

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

Total Time: PT8H15M
8 hours and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

1. Beef stew
2. Slow cooker recipe
3. Crock Pot beef
4. Hearty stew
5. Comfort food
6. Easy dinner
7. Family meal
8. One-pot dinner
9. Slow-cooked
10. Savory stew

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,000

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