Make a hearty beef stew with minimal effort. This no-prep, slow cooker recipe lets you combine ingredients in the morning for a ready meal in the evening.
Author:Mei Sprout
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:4 to 8 hours
Total Time:4 hours 10 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Main Dish
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Salt
Ingredients
Beef chuck, cubed
Potatoes, chopped
Carrots, cut
Onion, chopped
Beef broth
Tomato paste
Worcestershire sauce
Dried thyme
Salt
Black pepper
Instructions
Place the beef cubes, potatoes, carrots, and onion into the slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
Pour the broth mixture over the vegetables and beef.
Sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Stir gently before serving.
Notes
You can add other root vegetables like celery or parsnips.
For thicker stew, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water and stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
This recipe comes from our kitchen, Spoon & Sprout.