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Best Ever Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty beef stew packed with flavor and simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes Opt for tougher cuts like chuck for best results.
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 large carrots, sliced
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas Add towards the end of cooking.
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels, and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, brown the beef on all sides over medium heat for added richness, then transfer it to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Place the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker on top of the meat.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  3. Set your slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
Finishing Touch
  1. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
  2. Remove the bay leaf before ladling the stew into bowls and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, adding beef broth as needed.