Slow Cooker Supper Stew Pot (Print Version)

Tender beef with vegetables slow-cooked in savory herbs for a satisfying family meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
05 - 1 large onion, chopped
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Liquids

08 - 4 cups beef broth
09 - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
11 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Spices & Herbs

12 - 2 tsp salt
13 - 1 tsp black pepper
14 - 1 tsp dried thyme
15 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
16 - 2 bay leaves

→ Optional Thickeners

17 - 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place beef stew meat cubes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Layer carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, and garlic over the beef.
03 - Add beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir gently to combine.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
05 - Stir in frozen peas during the last 20 minutes of cooking time.
06 - For thicker consistency, stir in cornstarch slurry, cover, and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until stew thickens.
07 - Discard bay leaves, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting so you can come home to a meal thats ready the moment you walk through the door
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or lazy weekends
  • The house smells absolutely incredible all day long, which is honestly a reason in itself
02 -
  • Browning the beef first adds incredible depth of flavor if you have 15 extra minutes in the morning
  • The cornstarch slurry needs to be mixed with cold water before adding to prevent lumps from forming
  • Let the stew rest for about 10 minutes after cooking before serving so the flavors fully settle and the sauce thickens slightly
03 -
  • Cut all vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly
  • Pat the beef dry before adding it to the slow cooker for better browning if you choose that step
  • Taste and adjust salt at the very end since flavors concentrate during long cooking

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