Slow Cooker Homestyle Beef Stew — Cozy, Tender & Full of Flavor!
Nothing beats a bowl of rich, comforting beef stew that’s been slow-cooked to perfection. Tender chunks of beef, hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, and onions simmer for hours in a deeply savory broth, creating a thick, flavorful gravy that coats every bite. This simple dump-and-go slow cooker recipe is the perfect choice for busy days, cold evenings, or whenever you’re craving a satisfying homemade meal.
As it cooks low and slow, the beef becomes fork-tender while the vegetables absorb all the delicious flavors of the seasoned broth. The result is a hearty, comforting stew that’s warm, filling, and guaranteed to bring everyone back for seconds. Serve with crusty bread, buttery biscuits, or over creamy mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of the rich, savory gravy.
Ingredients
2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
Instructions
Add the beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Pour over the ingredients.
Add the bay leaves, cover, and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender.
Mix the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry, then stir it into the stew during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking to thicken the gravy.
Remove the bay leaves, stir well, and serve hot with crusty bread, biscuits, or mashed potatoes.
Enjoy this hearty, comforting slow cooker beef stew with family and friends!
