Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow Cooker Country Beef Stew Recipe
This country-style beef stew features succulent chunks of chuck roast simmered until tender with earthy root vegetables. It creates a naturally thick, savory gravy that delivers pure comfort with minimal effort for the home cook.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 480 min
- Serves
- 6
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 425 kcal
Method
Place the cubed beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the slow cooker insert.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Pour the liquid mixture over the meat and vegetables.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours (or on high for 4 to 5 hours) until the beef is fork-tender.
In a small cup, mix the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew.
Replace the lid and cook on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened into a rich gravy.
Notes
Sear the beef in a pan for 2 minutes before adding to the slow cooker to add a deeper, caramelized flavor.
Cut your vegetables into uniform, large chunks so they don't turn to mush during the long cook time.
Use Yukon Gold potatoes if you prefer a creamier texture that holds its shape better than Russets.
Always add the cornstarch slurry at the very end to ensure the sauce thickens properly without breaking down.
