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Slow Cooker Beef Stew (Hearty, Tender Crockpot Beef Stew)

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This slow cooker beef stew is hearty comfort food filled with tender beef, baby potatoes, carrots, and a rich, savory broth. Brown the beef, add the ingredients to your crockpot, and let it cook slowly for a satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1 to 1½-inch cubes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb baby new potatoes, halved
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch thick pieces
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup vegetable juice, (such as V8)
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Spray a 6-quart crockpot with nonstick spray.
  2. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Season beef with salt and pepper, to taste. Add beef to the skillet and cook until evenly browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Place seared beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic into the crockpot.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, vegetable juice, tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, oregano, paprika, and mustard seeds until well combined; pour over the beef and vegetables.
  6. Toss in 2 bay leaves and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and 1/2 cup stew broth to create a slurry. Slowly stir the mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until thickened.
  9. During the last 5 minutes, stir in the peas.
  10. Discard bay leaves and thyme sprig.
  11. Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Equipment: 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Use fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme.
  • Mix the flour with ½ cup of stew broth before adding it to the slow cooker to help thicken the stew.
  • Discard the bay leaves and fresh thyme sprig before serving.

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