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Prep Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Total Time <\/span>7 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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Comfort food doesn\u2019t get any better than Honey Balsamic Slow Cooker Beef Stew<\/strong>! This stick to your ribs beef stew is hearty, flavorful as can be and loaded with beef and veggies. You\u2019re gonna love this set it and forget it crockpot recipe!<\/em><\/p>\n

Stay warm this winter with more stew recipes like Classic Beef Stew, One Pot Chicken Stew and Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew.<\/p>\n

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My Crockpot stays pretty active year round, but especially during the chillier fall and winter months. I love staying warm with cozy crockpot recipes like this Honey Balsamic Slow Cooker Beef Stew!<\/p>\n

The flavor in this stew is downright mouthwatering. Tangy flavor from the balsamic vinegar and natural sweetness from the honey come together perfectly with other flavorful additions like Worcestershire sauce, garlic and more.<\/p>\n

Oh, and have I mentioned just how easy this Crockpot beef stew recipe is?! You basically just have to toss everything into the slow cooker and let it work its magic for you.<\/p>\n

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What people are saying<\/h2>\n

\u201cThis was absolutely delicious just as it\u2019s written. Made this with no modifications and came out perfectly. Everyone went back for seconds. A sweeter take on beef stew that I will definitely be making again! Thanks!\u201d Michele<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Why we love this Honey Balsamic Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe:<\/h2>\n
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  • Flavorful:<\/strong> The sweet and tangy sauce is pretty addictive. It\u2019s so good that I often find myself thinking about it long after the last dish gets washed!<\/li>\n
  • Easy:<\/strong> This is the definition of a set it and forget it recipe. After 10 minutes of prep time, the Crockpot slowly cooks the beef and veggies to tender perfection.<\/li>\n
  • Filling:<\/strong> You won\u2019t be left hungry after a hearty serving of this beef stew! It\u2019s packed with the perfect amount of beef and veggies to satisfy even the hungriest bellies at the dinner table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Honey Balsamic Beef Stew Ingredients:<\/h2>\n
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    • Beef:<\/strong> You can buy beef stew meat, but I find it more economical to buy an inexpensive round steak and cut it myself. The steaks are often fresher as well! Since we are cooking it low and slow, we do not need a tender cut of beef.<\/li>\n
    • Veggies:<\/strong> I use a medley of classic stew veggies \u2013 celery, carrots and onions.<\/li>\n
    • Cornstarch:<\/strong> This is what thickens the sauce.<\/li>\n
    • Beef Broth:<\/strong> I like to use unsalted or low sodium broth when I cook. That way, I can sprinkle in salt as needed and better control the amount of sodium in the dish.<\/li>\n
    • Honey:<\/strong> You can add more or less to adjust the amount of sweetness in the sauce.<\/li>\n
    • Potatoes: <\/strong>You can half or quarter the potatoes. They\u2019ll cook all the way through either way.<\/li>\n
    • Balsamic Vinegar:<\/strong> I don\u2019t recommend swapping this key ingredient with anything else! You need both the tangy and sweet flavors of it to compliment everything else.<\/li>\n
    • Tomato Paste:<\/strong> A little goes a long way with this.<\/li>\n
    • Seasonings:<\/strong> Seasoning salt and pepper are all I use, but you can feel free to sprinkle in whatever others spices sound good to you. Herbs like thyme or bay leaves would also be nice.<\/li>\n
    • Garlic:<\/strong> You can measure this one with your heart!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      How to make Slow Cooker Beef Stew<\/h2>\n

      Here\u2019s a quick sneak peak of how to make the BEST slow cooker beef stew recipe! For more detailed info, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Add the beef and veggies to your slow cooker.<\/li>\n
      • Whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Pour the sauce over the meat and veggies, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Recipe Tip<\/h2>\n

        With most slow cooker recipes, I find that the flavors become muted<\/strong> after cooking for such a long time. With this stew though, I didn\u2019t find that at all! It was still so good and didn\u2019t need any adjustments after cooking, other than a bit of extra corn starch if you want a thicker sauce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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