Description
This easy slow cooker beef stew recipe is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and a flavorful blend of broth, herbs, and spices. Perfect for a cozy meal, this stew simmers slowly to develop rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth meat.
Ingredients
Beef and Coating
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Vegetables
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and have them ready for cooking.
- Coat Beef: Place beef in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper; pour this mixture over the beef and stir until the pieces are evenly coated.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Pour in beef broth and add sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, chopped celery, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, minced garlic, and bay leaf. Stir everything to combine well.
- Cook Stew: Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 to 12 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours. Cook until the beef is tender enough to cut with a spoon, stirring occasionally and checking doneness.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the bay leaf, serve the stew hot, and enjoy the comforting flavors.
Notes
- Cooking time can vary; check the meat tenderness after 8 hours on Low or 4 hours on High.
- Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- For a thicker stew, stew can be cooked uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for more flavor.
