Here’s a hearty, tender, and comforting Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe — perfect for cozy meals 🍲🥩
🥘 Slow Cooker Beef Stew
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for coating beef)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (if browning beef)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, adds depth)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- 3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas (added at end)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the Beef (Optional Browning)
- Season beef with salt and pepper, then toss in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet and brown beef 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
- Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
2. Add Vegetables & Seasonings
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and celery to the slow cooker.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
3. Add Liquids
- Pour beef broth and red wine (if using) over the ingredients.
- Stir gently to combine.
4. Cook
- Cover and cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
5. Finish
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in frozen peas.
- Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
6. Serve
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
💡 Tips:
- Browning beef adds extra depth but can be skipped for a faster prep.
- For thicker stew, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in 15 minutes before serving.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!
I can also give you a Crockpot Guinness-style beef stew or a spicy slow cooker beef stew if you want a twist.
Do you want me to give the Guinness-style version?
