Here’s a versatile and easy slow cooker recipe that’s hearty, flavorful, and hands-off:
Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds (700 g) beef stew meat, cubed
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 410 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients
- Chop vegetables and cut beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Add to slow cooker
- Place beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, and tomato paste into the slow cooker.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Optional thickening
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water into a slurry and stir into the stew. Cover and cook until thickened.
- Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
💡 Tips:
- You can swap beef for chicken or pork for a different variation.
- Add green beans or peas in the last 30 minutes of cooking for extra color and nutrition.
- For a richer flavor, brown the beef in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker creamy chicken recipe that’s perfect for pasta or rice.
Do you want me to provide that chicken version?
