🥘🧀 Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Potatoes and Cheese
This hearty slow cooker beef stew combines tender beef, potatoes, and a creamy cheesy twist for a comforting one-pot meal. Perfect for cold days or easy weeknight dinners.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional for depth)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
- 2 carrots, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Ingredients
- Cube beef, dice potatoes, chop onion, mince garlic, and slice carrots if using.
2. Brown the Beef (Optional)
- Heat a skillet with a little oil and brown beef cubes 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
3. Assemble in Slow Cooker
- Place potatoes, onion, garlic, and carrots in the slow cooker.
- Add beef on top.
- Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme.
4. Cook
- Low: 7–8 hours
- High: 4–5 hours
- Beef should be tender and potatoes cooked through.
5. Add Cheese
- About 15–20 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Optional: For thicker stew, mix 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch with a little water and stir in before adding cheese.
6. Serve
- Serve hot with bread, rolls, or over rice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
⭐ Pro Tips:
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets for a thicker, creamier consistency.
- Browning the beef adds a richer flavor but isn’t required.
- Add peas or corn in the last 30 minutes for extra veggies.
- For a more indulgent version, add cream or cream cheese with the cheddar.
I can also create a cheesy slow-cooker beef and potato casserole version where the potatoes and cheese form a creamy, baked-style layer for a restaurant-style feel.
Do you want me to make that version?
