Description
This cozy slow cooker beef stew is packed with tender, flavorful beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory broth that will have everyone asking for seconds. It’s the perfect fuss-free meal for a busy weeknight or a relaxed weekend gathering.
Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
4 medium carrots, cut into rounds
3 stalks celery, chopped
1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and brown the beef cubes well on all sides, then place them into your slow cooker.
Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the slow cooker with the beef.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme, then pour this mixture over everything in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until the beef and vegetables are delightfully tender.
Stir in the frozen peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking and season to your liking with salt and pepper.
Notes
For an even deeper flavor, consider adding a chopped onion and a few cloves of minced garlic to the slow cooker along with the other vegetables. You could also add a bay leaf to the broth mixture for an extra layer of herbal complexity.
Feel free to swap in other hearty vegetables like parsnips, turnips, or sweet potatoes. Just be sure to cut them into similar-sized pieces for even cooking. Mushrooms are also a fantastic addition and can be added with the other vegetables.
Fresh thyme sprigs can be used instead of dried. Add them to the slow cooker with the other ingredients and remove them before serving. A sprig of fresh rosemary would also be lovely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A