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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe Easy Cozy Root Vegetable Dinner

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A comforting slow cooker beef stew with tender beef chunks and hearty root vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1–2 inch pieces
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped (optional)
  • 3 medium Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow or white onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for coating beef)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Lightly toss them in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Brown the beef cubes in batches until a nice crust forms. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1-2 minutes. Scrape browned bits into the slow cooker.
  4. Add chopped carrots, parsnips, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
  5. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning. Discard bay leaves. If stew is too thin, stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water and cook on high for 15 minutes to thicken.

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. Cut vegetables into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking and avoid mushiness. Keep the slow cooker lid closed during cooking to maintain moisture. Use low sodium broth to control salt levels. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder. If stew is too thin, thicken with a cornstarch slurry near the end.

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