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Ultimate Tender Crockpot Beef Stew (Easy Weeknight Dinner)

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Make tender beef and vegetables easily in your slow cooker for a hearty, flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the beef cubes with the flour, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
  2. Place the coated beef, onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes into the crockpot.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3.5 to 4 hours, until the beef is very tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker gravy, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Stir this slurry into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking on HIGH.
  • You can use frozen pearl onions or mushrooms if you prefer. Add them at the beginning with the other vegetables.
  • If you want a richer flavor, sear the floured beef cubes in a hot skillet with a little oil before adding them to the slow cooker.

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