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Slow Cooker Beef Stew<\/strong>, with tender pieces of beef, carrots and potatoes in a rich broth, is the best comfort food. This beef stew recipe is perfect for a weeknight or Sunday dinner.<\/p>\n

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This classic beef stew is an easy slow cooker recipe that\u2019s hearty, warming and so satisfying. It\u2019s a set it and forget it crock pot recipe that saves you time in the evening on busy days.<\/p>\n

As this stew simmers in the slow cooker, the flavors have plenty of time to develop and blend together. The broth is incredibly rich and the beef is fall-apart tender. Plus, your house will smell amazing as this flavorful beef stew cooks low and slow all day long.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re craving cozy comfort food, I hope you\u2019ll give this slow cooker beef stew a try. Serve it with some crusty bread, Dinner Rolls or Biscuits, with a crisp Green Salad on the side.<\/p>\n

The best beef stew I have ever made. Searing the meat and saut\u00e9ing the onions and garlic really add flavor to the recipe.. I only added peas. I\u2019m planning to make\u201d Shepard\u2019s pie\u201d with the leftovers and mash the potatoes for the topping.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n
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  • Onion and Garlic:<\/strong> These aromatic ingredients add a delicious base layer of flavor. You can chop the onions into smaller pieces or larger slices, depending on your preference.<\/li>\n
  • Celery, Carrots and Potatoes:<\/strong> These are classic beef stew vegetables. I like to use Yukon gold potatoes because of their rich flavor and creamy texture. Other potatoes, such as baby potatoes or red potatoes, will also work. I don\u2019t recommend using russet potatoes because they tend to fall apart more easily.<\/li>\n
  • Tomato Paste:<\/strong> The tomato paste adds richness and helps to thicken the broth.<\/li>\n
  • Worcestershire Sauce:<\/strong> Worcestershire sauce adds depth of flavor, but if you don\u2019t have any on hand or don\u2019t care for it you can leave it out.<\/li>\n
  • Flour and Olive Oil:<\/strong> You will brown the beef and saut\u00e9 the onion and garlic in olive oil before adding the ingredients to the slow cooker. Coating the beef with flour creates a flavorful crust on the meat as it browns in the skillet. The flour also thickens the broth as the stew simmers in the slow cooker.<\/li>\n
  • Seasonings:<\/strong> The seasonings for this beef stew include Italian seasoning, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
  • Beef Broth:<\/strong> I recommend using a low sodium beef broth so that you can control the amount of salt in your finished dish. You can always add more salt, to taste, after the stew cooks, but you can\u2019t take it away.<\/li>\n
  • Boneless Chuck Roast:<\/strong> This is the cut of beef that I recommend for the best beef stew. Read more below about what kind of meat is best for beef stew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    What Kind of Meat to Use in Beef Stew<\/h2>\n

    I recommend using a boneless chuck roast to make beef stew. You can also use beef stew meat to save time, but the stew meat that you buy pre-cut at the grocery store is often lower quality and less tender than buying a larger cut of beef and cutting it into smaller pieces yourself.<\/p>\n

    Look for a boneless beef chuck roast that is about 2 pounds total. A little bit of fat marbled throughout the meat will add flavor, but you should cut off any excess fat when you cube the meat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Stew<\/h2>\n
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    Coat the beef in flour, salt and pepper.<\/strong> You can do this by shaking the beef, flour, salt and pepper together in a large zip-top bag, or by tossing them together in a large bowl.<\/p>\n

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    Brown the beef.<\/strong> Before adding the beef to the slow cooker, it is important to first brown it in a skillet or Dutch oven on the stove. This step creates a flavorful crust on the pieces of beef and sears in the juices of the meat. After you sear the beef cubes, put them in the bottom of your slow cooker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Saut\u00e9 the onion and garlic.<\/strong> Since you have a skillet hot and ready, you\u2019ll take a few minutes to saut\u00e9 the onion and garlic in the beef drippings. You are adding delicious layers of flavor to your stew.<\/p>\n

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    Deglaze the pan.<\/strong> This is just a fancy way of saying pour in a little broth and scrape up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Then you\u2019ll transfer the contents of the skillet to your slow cooker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.<\/strong> Everything else can be added to the crock pot now, including the rest of the beef broth.<\/p>\n

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    Slow cook <\/strong>on low for 7 to 9 hours or high for 3\u00bd to 4\u00bd hours.<\/p>\n

    Taste and adjust seasonings.<\/strong> Add more salt and\/or pepper, as needed. Then serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n

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    Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n
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    • Use a 5 quart or larger slow cooker to ensure that the crockpot is not overfilled. Avoid lifting the lid during the cook time, since this will let out the heat and increase the total cooking time needed. Read more about how to use a slow cooker.<\/li>\n
    • If desired, you can replace 1 cup of the beef broth with dry red wine. In step 5 of the recipe, instead of using 1\/2 cup of beef broth to deglaze the pan, add 1 cup of red wine to the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Then reduce the amount of beef broth that you add to the slow cooker to 3 cups.<\/li>\n
    • If you like peas in your beef stew, feel free to stir in some frozen peas after the stew is fully cooked, then slow cook for 10 minutes more to warm the peas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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

      To thicken beef stew<\/strong>, this recipe uses flour and tomato paste. The broth will thicken as the stew slow cooks, and it will continue to thicken as the stew cools. I find this stew to be thick and hearty as is, but if you prefer a thicker gravy, you can stir a mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water into the stew at the end of the cook time. Then continue cooking on high for 20-30 minutes.<\/p>\n

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      To Store and Reheat<\/h2>\n

      Beef stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the stew, although the potatoes may break down a bit when frozen and reheated. To freeze<\/strong>, let the stew cool and then store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen stew overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.<\/p>\n

      To reheat<\/strong> beef stew, simmer it in a pot, covered, over medium heat on the stove until it is heated through. You can also reheat beef stew in the microwave. Stir the stew occasionally as it reheats to help it heat evenly.<\/p>\n

      Slow Cooker Beef Stew<\/h2>\n
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      Servings: <\/span>8<\/span> servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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      Prep Time: <\/span>35 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
      Cook Time: <\/span>4 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
      Total Time: <\/span>4 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 35 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
      Slow Cooker Beef Stew, with tender bites of beef and vegetables in a rich broth, is a family dinner favorite. This beef stew recipe is perfect for a weeknight or for Sunday dinner.<\/div>\n
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      Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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