A slow cooker beef dish is perfect for tender, flavorful meals with minimal effort. Here’s a versatile recipe and a few tips.
🥘 Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions:
- Prep beef: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Optional: sear in a skillet for extra flavor.
- Layer ingredients: Add beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Add liquids & seasoning: Mix in broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
- Cook: Low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.
- Optional thickening: Mix 2 tbsp flour with a little water and stir in 30 min before serving to thicken the sauce.
- Serve: With bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
🔹 Tips & Variations
- Vegetables: Add parsnips, celery, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Spice: Add a bay leaf, paprika, or a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Slow cooker hack: Layer root vegetables at the bottom and beef on top for even cooking.
- Leftovers: Taste even better the next day!
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker beef brisket recipe that’s fall-apart tender and perfect for sandwiches.
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