Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
A hearty and comforting beef stew made in the slow cooker with tender meat, carrots, and potatoes in a savory broth. This no-fuss meal is perfect for busy weeknights, offering maximum flavor with minimal effort. Family-friendly and rich with savory depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1½ cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
4 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
3 medium potatoes (diced)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 celery stalk (chopped)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 large bay leaf (remove before serving)
Instructions
1. Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper.
3. Brown beef in a skillet in batches until seared, 1-2 minutes per side.
4. Transfer meat to the slow cooker. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika.
5. Pour in broth and stir. Add bay leaf and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
6. Add potatoes in the last 2 hours of cooking.
7. Remove bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Use chuck roast if stew meat is unavailable.
Vegetable or mushroom broth work as substitutions for beef broth.
Carrots and potatoes can be swapped for parsnips, turnips, or sweet potatoes.
Browning beef is optional but enhances flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 4000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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