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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty and comforting beef stew cooked slowly to perfection with vegetables and flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3.5 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 onion yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut beef chuck into large chunks and season with salt and black pepper. Place in the slow cooker.
  2. Add chopped vegetables: carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion on top of the beef.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth and tomato paste, then pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Sprinkle dried thyme over the top, cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 8 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the beef slightly with two forks and serve hot with extra broth if desired.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine or a bay leaf during cooking.