Slow-Cooker Hearty Beef Stew Recipe
7/27/2026
Introduction to Comfort Food
Who doesn’t love a delicious home-cooked meal that warms your soul? This slow-cooker hearty beef stew is that perfect dish! It’s easy to prepare and makes for a comforting family dinner, bursting with flavor. Let’s dive into this simple recipe that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table!
Ingredients You Need
Gather the following ingredients to create a scrumptious slow-cooker beef stew:
5 pounds boneless beef chuck-eye roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
¼ cup vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 onions, chopped fine
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
4 cups beef broth/stock
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 bay leaves
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons minute tapioca
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these simple steps to whip up your slow-cooker hearty beef stew:
Browning the Meat: Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook half of the beef until well browned all over (about 8 minutes). Transfer to your slow-cooker and repeat with the remaining beef.
Cooking the Onions: Add onions to the empty skillet with another tablespoon of oil and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook until browned for about 6-8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to darken (about 2 minutes).
Combine Ingredients: Slowly stir in the beef broth, soy sauce, and bay leaves, bringing the mixture to a boil. Once ready, transfer this to your slow cooker.
Slow Cooking: Cover your slow cooker and cook on high until the beef is tender (6 to 7 hours) or on low for 10 to 11 hours. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
Final Touches: About 30-45 minutes before serving, you can add any desired vegetables to the mix. Season your stew with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Enjoy Your Hearty Stew!
Your slow-cooker hearty beef stew is now ready to be enjoyed! This recipe is simple yet packed with robust flavors that create a satisfying meal. Perfect for those cool evenings, this stew is best paired with crusty bread or over a bed of fluffy rice. Enjoy!
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