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Delicious Easy Crockpot Beef Stew with tender beef, vegetables, and rich gravy in a slow cooker.

Easy Crockpot Beef Stew

A cozy and hearty beef stew made effortlessly in the slow cooker, perfect for busy days when comfort food is a must.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2-2.5 pounds Beef stew meat Chuck roast is preferred for tenderness.
  • 2-3 medium Potatoes, chopped Cut bigger to avoid them becoming too soft.
  • 3-4 Carrots, sliced
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3-4 cups Beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste Can substitute with a splash of ketchup.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to taste.
  • to taste Dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 1 Bay leaf (optional) Remove before serving.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (for thickening) Mix with cold water to thicken towards the end.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and seasoning. Pour it over everything.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender.
  2. To thicken, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it in during the last 20 to 30 minutes. Leave the lid on and let it do its thing.
  3. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Pull out the bay leaf if you used one.

Notes

Leftover stew tastes even better the next day. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.