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Slow Cooker Recipes: 7 Simple Steps to Comforting Stew


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A simple and delicious slow cooker beef stew recipe for beginners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Brown the beef pieces for about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  4. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
  5. In a bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy your meal.

Notes

  • Cut vegetables evenly for even cooking.
  • Don’t lift the lid while cooking; it releases heat.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: slow cooker recipes, beef stew, easy dinner, beginner cooking