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Ultimate Tender Crockpot Beef Stew

A spoonful of rich, dark crockpot beef stew with tender carrots being lifted from a white bowl.
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Make this easy, hearty beef stew in your slow cooker for tender beef and rich flavor with minimal hands-on time. This is a classic comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until seared on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove the beef and place it in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker over the beef.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is very tender.
  6. Add the cubed potatoes to the slow cooker during the last 1 to 1.5 hours of cooking time.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, stir the cornstarch and cold water together to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the stew and stir well.
  8. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened to your liking.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, you can dust the beef cubes with 1 tablespoon of flour before browning.
  • If you skip the wine, substitute with an equal amount of extra beef broth or water mixed with 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
  • This recipe freezes well for future easy meals.

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