{"id":577,"date":"2025-08-22T11:11:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/?p=577"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:11:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:11:49","slug":"slow-cooker-beef-stew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/slow-cooker-beef-stew\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Beef Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This beef stew is the definition of comfort food! It is packed with flavor and that low and slow cooking yields the most tender beef. A staple recipe!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Ready in: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">8<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">55<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">8<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2 1\/2 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and diced into 1-1\/2 inch cubes (you should have about 2 lbs once trimmed)<br \/>\n2 1\/2 Tbsp olive oil<br \/>\nSalt and freshly ground black pepper<br \/>\n1 large yellow onion, chopped (1 1\/2 cups)<br \/>\n3 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 1\/4 cups)<br \/>\n4 cloves garlic, minced (1 1\/2 Tbsp)<br \/>\n1\/4 cup tomato paste<br \/>\n3 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth, divided<br \/>\n1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce<br \/>\n1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce<br \/>\n1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)<br \/>\n1 (7-inch) single sprig rosemary (or 3\/4 tsp dried)<br \/>\n1 1\/2 lbs yellow potatoes, diced into 1 1\/2-inch chunks<br \/>\n1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (don&#8217;t use thin carrots)<br \/>\n1 1\/2 Tbsp cornstarch (depending on how thick you like it)<br \/>\n1 1\/2 cups frozen petite peas<br \/>\n1\/4 cup minced fresh parsley<\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-34869-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-34869-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"34869\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-34869-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Working with half of the beef at a time, dab both sides dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-34869-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Sear in skillet until browned, turning once halfway through, about 4 &#8211; 5 minutes total. Transfer beef to slow cooker. Add an additional 1 Tbsp oil to skillet, repeat with remaining beef. Leave excess oil in skillet.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-34869-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Add remaining 1\/2 Tbsp oil to oil in skillet (there should be about 1\/2 tbsp left after searing beef), reduce burner to medium. Saute onions and celery 3 minutes, add garlic saute 30 seconds longer then add in tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-34869-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Pour 1 cup beef broth into skillet along with Worcestershire, soy sauce,\u00a0 thyme and rosemary. Add potatoes and carrots over beef layer in slow cooker, then pour broth mixture in skillet into slow cooker along with remaining 2 cups beef broth. Season lightly with salt and pepper (add more to taste at the end).\u00a0Cover and cook on low heat for 7 &#8211; 8 hours.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-34869-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch with 1 1\/2 Tbsp cold water until smooth. Pour into slow cooker and gently stir, cover and cook on high heat for 20 &#8211; 30 minutes until thickened slightly. Stir in peas and half of the parsley. Serve warm garnished with remaining parsley.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"recipe-34869-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><strong>To prep this stew in advance:<\/strong> Cut up beef, onions, carrots, celery and garlic the night before cooking (and store separately in the fridge. Wait to chop potatoes so they don&#8217;t brown). This will give you a huge head start the following morning because this recipe does have a lot of prep work.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">beef stew, slow cooker stew<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This beef stew is the definition of comfort food! 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