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A hearty bowl of rich slow cooker beef stew, featuring tender beef chunks, potatoes, and carrots in a dark, savory broth.

Rich Beef Stew

A hearty and flavorful beef stew that stays rich all day, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine optional
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried rosemary crushed
Vegetables
  • 1 lb potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery cut into 1-inch pieces

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then set aside.
  3. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Transfer the browned beef, onions, and garlic to your slow cooker.
  5. Pour in beef broth and red wine (if using). Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  6. Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until beef and vegetables are tender.
  8. Let the stew rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, you can add a bay leaf during cooking and remove it before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread.

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