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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe Easy Cozy Root Vegetable Dinner

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A comforting slow cooker beef stew with tender beef chuck and a medley of root vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection for a cozy and hearty dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Peel and chop carrots, parsnips, and potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces. Dice the onion and mince garlic. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
  3. Deglaze the pan: Add tomato paste to the skillet and stir for 1 minute. Pour in about 1/4 cup beef broth, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  4. Transfer to slow cooker: Place browned beef in the slow cooker. Add chopped vegetables, minced garlic, diced onion, thyme, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining beef broth. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  6. Final seasoning: Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If thickening is desired, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into stew. Cook on high for another 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking is highly recommended to develop deep flavor. Cut root vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Avoid over-stirring during cooking to prevent mushy beef. Adjust seasoning at the end. Optional: add a splash of red wine or fresh parsley before serving. For gluten-free, use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and thicken with cornstarch.

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