Description
A hearty and budget-friendly slow cooker beef stew made with simple ingredients, perfect for a comforting meal with tender beef, potatoes, and vegetables.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Add the beef to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
Pour beef broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice) over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Add dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours