02/11/2026
Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck / stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3–4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
4 large carrots (peeled and sliced into thick rounds)
1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep & Coat Beef: Toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Sear (Optional for extra flavor): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides in batches. Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker. (Skip browning if you prefer a quick dump-and-go meal).
Add Vegetables & Aromatics: Add the potatoes, carrots, chopped onion, and minced garlic into the slow cooker with the beef.
Add Sauce & Liquid: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Pour over the beef and vegetables. Toss in the bay leaf.
Slow Cook:
HIGH: Cook for 4 to 5 hours (Cook until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and veggies are soft).
Serve: Remove the bay leaf, give it a gentle stir, taste and adjust salt/pepper if needed, and serve hot with crusty bread or over egg noodles!