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Slow Cooker Beef Stew - Easy Slow Cooker Recipes Dinner

This comforting slow cooker beef stew is loaded with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and rich savory flavors. Perfect for cozy dinners.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef stew recipes, comfort food recipes, crockpot recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, hearty dinner recipes, slow cooker recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place beef in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. Pour over meat and stir to coat beef with flour mixture.
  3. Add garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  4. Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours until beef is tender.

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash of red wine before cooking. You can also thicken the stew at the end by stirring in a slurry of cornstarch and water.