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Easy Hearty Dump and Go Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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A cozy, fuss-free slow cooker beef stew packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich flavors, perfect for a comforting meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels, then toss them in the flour until lightly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch, until caramelized on all sides. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and red potatoes to the slow cooker.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Add bay leaves.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and broth is slightly thickened. If too thin, uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes to reduce.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Notes

Browning the beef is optional but recommended for deeper flavor. Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for thickening if gluten-sensitive. Keep the slow cooker lid closed as much as possible to maintain heat. If stew is too thin, cook uncovered or add a cornstarch slurry to thicken. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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