Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Nothing says comfort food like a bowl of hot stew. Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the perfect meal for a cold day.
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 lb stew meat
- salt and pepper
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb russet potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 c baby carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion cut into large chunks
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 3 c beef broth
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried bay leaves
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 c flour
Instructions
- Place olive oil in a large saute pan. Salt and pepper the stew meat and add to the pan. Heat meat over medium until each piece is brown but not all the way cooked; remove from heat and place in the crock pot.
- Place potatoes, carrots, and onion in a 6-quart slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried bay leaves, and paprika.
- Pour mixture into the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Combine 1/2 c. stew broth and flour in a small bowl and pour into the slow cooker. Cook for 30 more minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot with dinner rolls and a cold glass of milk. Enjoy!