Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Cozy up with this rich and flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Stew! Packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a savory gravy, this dish is perfect for cold nights or an easy family dinner.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Large skillet (optional, for browning meat)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil optional, for browning
- 6 large carrots peeled and sliced into thick rounds
- 6 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 large onion roughly chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Beef Base
- 1 packet 1 oz onion soup mix
- 1 packet 1 oz brown gravy mix
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water for thickening
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the stew meat on all sides for added flavor (optional).
- Layer the carrots, potatoes, and onion in the slow cooker.
- Place the browned meat on top of the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Better Than Bouillon, onion soup mix, gravy mix, thyme, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the meat and vegetables.
- Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the meat and vegetables are tender.
- Thirty minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the stew.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 41gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1217mgPotassium: 1786mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10222IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 6mg
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