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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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A hearty and comforting beef stew made in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Stew
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
  • 2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
  • 1 pound Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast or beef stew meat, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For Serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley leaves optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the flour, thyme, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well to mix.
  2. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and diced potatoes, spreading them evenly across the bottom.
  3. Toss the beef pieces in the flour mixture until well coated.
  4. Place the coated beef on top of the vegetables, and add the bay leaves.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables, stirring gently.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the beef becomes tender.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot, topped with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze portions for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.
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