Here’s a simple and delicious slow cooker beef stew recipe you can try. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients (serves 4-6)
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can replace with more beef broth)
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the beef
- In a bowl, toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Brown the beef (optional but recommended)
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides (2-3 minutes per side).
- Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add vegetables and seasonings
- Place carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, and celery in the slow cooker.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, beef broth, and wine (if using).
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
- Finish
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in frozen peas.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
✅ Tips:
- For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the stew about 30 minutes before it’s done.
- If you like a richer flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce.
If you want, I can also give you a super easy 5-ingredient version that’s practically foolproof for beginners. Do you want me to do that?
