Beef Stew Slow Cooker Recipe

Beef Stew Slow Cooker Recipe

Introduction

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food: tender, flavorful beef cubes slowly cooked with hearty vegetables in a rich, savory broth. The long, slow cooking allows the meat to become melt-in-your-mouth tender while the vegetables soak up all the delicious flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, or meal prep, this stew is easy to make, hearty, and satisfying. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a classic family favorite.

Ingredients

• 2–3 lb (900–1350 g) beef chuck roast or stew meat, cubed
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup (30 g) flour, for dredging (optional, for thicker stew)
• 4–5 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4–5 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small can (6 oz / 170 g) tomato paste
• 1 can (14–15 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes with juice
• 6–8 red potatoes, chopped
• 1 bottle or can (12–16 oz / 355–475 ml) beer, or 1 ½ cups (360 ml) beef broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth (if using beer, add extra broth for more liquid)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1–2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil for browning

Directions