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This slow cooker beef stew<\/strong> is loaded with chunks of tender beef, potatoes, carrots and peas. It\u2019s a hearty and comforting<\/em> one pot meal where the crock pot does all of the work!<\/p>\n

Beef stew is a comfort food classic that is universally adored. My slow cooker version means you can start it in the morning and come home at the end of the day with dinner waiting for you! Love slow cooker recipes as much as I do? Don\u2019t miss my slow cooker beef stroganoff and slow cooker apricot chicken!<\/p>\n

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Beef stew is one of my favorite dishes to make in the cold weather months, but let\u2019s face it, sometimes it can be time consuming. In order for the beef to get fork tender, it needs a long and slow trip through the oven, which means you\u2019re home all day waiting for it to cook. With this slow cooker beef stew, there\u2019s no oven time required. You can set it in the morning, go about your day, then come home to a hot and savory meal.<\/p>\n

Enjoy this slow cooker beef stew with amazing side dishes and salads like cheesy pull apart bread, pear salad and honey cornbread.<\/p>\n

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Ingredients<\/h2>\n

When you make this slow cooker beef stew you will need olive oil, beef stew meat, an onion, garlic, small yellow potatoes, carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, a bay leaf, frozen peas, flour, chopped parsley, salt and black pepper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How To Make Slow Cooker Beef Stew<\/h2>\n

To make this slow cooker beef stew, start by heating olive oil in a skillet and browning the beef in the oil. Simply sear the beef until the sides turn golden brown. The middle of the beef will not be cooked yet. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Place the browned beef in a slow cooker along with sliced carrots, diced onion, potato chunks, beef broth, tomato paste, herbs and spices. Cover and simmer the stew a few hours until the meat gets tender. Next, add mixture of flour and stew liquid so that the stew can thicken. Next, add your frozen peas and let them thaw. Add a sprinkle of parsley, then serve and enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Tips For The Best Crockpot Beef Stew<\/h2>\n
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  • I take the extra step of browning the beef <\/strong>before it goes into the crock pot. I think it adds SO much extra flavor. If you don\u2019t have to brown your meat, you can throw it into the slow cooker raw and your stew will still be delicious.<\/li>\n
  • You\u2019ll want to cut your veggies on the larger side<\/em>, that way they won\u2019t get mushy from cooking all day long.<\/li>\n
  • Got leftover tomato paste<\/strong>? Place it in a plastic bag and freeze to use later in another recipe!<\/li>\n
  • I add the peas at the very end<\/strong> of the cooking process. You can simply add the frozen peas right before serving and they\u2019ll thaw in the hot stew and be perfect!<\/li>\n
  • This is the best beef stew I have eaten and it is the perfect slow cooker beef stew recipe for fall and winter<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Quick Tip<\/h2>\n

    I typically buy a package of beef stew meat<\/strong>, but you can also purchase a chuck roast and cut it into cubes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Recipe FAQs<\/h2>\n
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    \nCan you freeze beef stew?<\/span><\/summary>\n

    This slow cooker beef stew is a great candidate for a freezer meal. I often make a double batch, freeze half in a resealable bag, then thaw and heat on the stove. The stew stays fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nHow long does beef stew last?<\/span><\/summary>\n

    You can keep beef stew in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up to three days. Simply heat it up in a pot on the stove or microwave individual bowls.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nIs it better to cook stew on low or high in a slow cooker?<\/span><\/summary>\n

    If you have the time, I prefer to cook stew on low in the slow cooker. However, this slow cooker beef stew recipe is designed for cooking at high or low temperature!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Flavor Variations<\/h2>\n

    I love this slow cooker beef stew recipe as-is, but feel free to add other ingredients to the mix to make your own creation!<\/p>\n