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Is there a dish more comforting than this Slow Cooker Beef Stew<\/strong>? It\u2019s absolutely\u00a0perfect for cold fall and winter days. It\u2019s incredibly hearty and perfectly flavorful. This is a stew you\u2019ll want to make again and again!<\/em><\/p>\n

This has quickly become a reader favorite, try it and you\u2019ll see why!<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Best Beef Stew Recipe<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m thinking this is just the thing you need to make this coming Tuesday. I always love to have stew or chili on Halloween, I don\u2019t know what it is but it\u2019s becoming tradition.<\/p>\n

It must have something to do with the fact that it\u2019s always cold here when we take our kids out trick-or-treating (sometimes snowing!) so I love to have some warm comforting stew before we head out, then I like to have hot cocoa when we get home. I get cold easy.<\/p>\n

Why Slow Cook This Beef Stew?<\/h2>\n

This slow cooker method is my favorite way to make beef stew because it just allows all that time for the beef to become melt-in-your-mouth tender and also it allows plenty of time for those flavors to meld and marry into utter bliss.<\/p>\n

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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  • Chuck roast<\/li>\n
  • Olive oil<\/li>\n
  • Salt and pepper<\/li>\n
  • Fresh vegetables including yellow onion, celery, garlic, yellow potatoes and carrots<\/li>\n
  • Tomato paste<\/li>\n
  • Low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth<\/li>\n
  • Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n
  • Low-sodium soy sauce<\/li>\n
  • Fresh thyme and rosemary<\/li>\n
  • Cornstarch<\/li>\n
  • Frozen peas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to Make Beef Stew in a Slow Cooker<\/h2>\n
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    • Dab beef dry season with salt and pepper then brown beef in a skillet with olive oil. Transfer to slow cooker.<\/li>\n
    • Saute onions and celery, followed by garlic then tomato paste.<\/li>\n
    • Pour in 1 cup of beef broth (to deglaze the pan) along with Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme and rosemary.<\/li>\n
    • Add potatoes and carrots to slow cooker then pour in beef broth mixture. Pour in remaining broth, season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
    • Cook on low heat 7 \u2013 8 hours.<\/li>\n
    • Whisk cornstarch with water, stir into stew and cook on high heat an additional 20 minutes to help thicken slightly. Stir in peas and half of the parsley.<\/li>\n
    • Serve warm garnished with remaining parsley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Do I Need to Brown the Beef First?<\/h2>\n

      I highly recommend that you don\u2019t skip browning the beef as it adds key flavor to this stew. It\u2019s worth the extra 10 minutes hassle, trust me. Same goes with those onions\/celery; if you don\u2019t saute them first, they have a different flavor and texture.<\/p>\n

      Are There Optional Ingredients?<\/h2>\n

      I know it seems like a long list of ingredients, but I don\u2019t recommend omitting any of them. The herbs add freshness and things like soy sauce and Worcestershire add layers of flavor.<\/p>\n

      Do I Have to Use Fresh Herbs?<\/h2>\n

      If needed, dry herbs can be used in place of fresh but fresh is best. You can look for a roasting herb blend which should include thyme, rosemary and parsley. That way you don\u2019t need to purchase 3 separately.<\/p>\n

      Can I Cook It on High Heat?<\/h2>\n

      For best results, I recommend cooking on low heat. It makes the beef extra tender.<\/p>\n

      How to Serve Beef Stew<\/h2>\n

      This slow cooker stew is basically a meal in one with the beef and veggies, but for a simple side you can\u2019t go wrong with fresh bread for dipping. A spinach salad with some fresh apples or pears would be another great option.<\/p>\n

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      Make Ahead Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew<\/h2>\n