Slow Cooker Beef Stew
There’s nothing like coming home to the smell of a warm, savory Slow Cooker Beef Stew simmering all day. This classic crockpot beef stew is hearty, filling, and perfect for cozy fall and winter nights.
With tender chunks of beef, wholesome vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth, it’s a family favorite you’ll want to make again and again.
One of my favorite things about recipes like this is that they cook low and slow in the crockpot all day.
There’s just something so comforting about knowing dinner is taken care of while you go about your day, and the incredible aroma that fills the house as it simmers makes it even better.
By the time it’s ready, the beef is tender, the vegetables are perfectly cooked, and the whole kitchen smells amazing.
This is hands-down one of my husband’s favorite meals, and he always looks forward to coming home to a big bowl of hearty beef stew.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Hands-off cooking: Simply toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work.
- Hearty & filling: Perfect for chilly nights when you want comfort food that sticks to your ribs.
- Family-friendly: A wholesome meal that even picky eaters will enjoy.
- Great leftovers: Like many soups and stews, the flavor gets even better the next day.
This easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort food. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or lazy Sunday meals.
Once you try it, you’ll see why this crockpot classic has been a family favorite for years.
Storing & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed.
If you love cozy dinners like this, you might also enjoy my Creamy Beef and Noodles, Ham & Potato Hash, or Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole—all perfect comfort food recipes for busy nights.
What is Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a classic comfort food dish made by simmering beef, vegetables, and seasonings slowly over several hours in a crockpot or slow cooker.
The long, gentle cooking process allows the beef to become melt-in-your-mouth tender while the vegetables absorb the rich flavors of the broth.
It’s typically made with cuts of beef like chuck roast, hearty vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion, and a savory broth flavored with herbs, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
A cornstarch slurry is often added at the end to thicken the stew into a rich, velvety sauce.
Because it cooks low and slow, it’s a hands-off, set-it-and-forget-it meal—perfect for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or cold winter evenings.
Ingredients
- Beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- Carrots, peeled and sliced
- Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Beef broth
- Tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dried thyme
- Dried rosemary
- Cornstarch
- Water
How to make Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Add beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
Whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
Pour over the ingredients.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until beef is tender.
Whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in a cornstarch slurry.
Ladle the stew into bowls and serve with crusty bread, biscuits, or even over mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat chuck roast works best, cut into cubes
- 4 carrots peeled and sliced
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes diced
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water slurry to thicken
Instructions
- Add beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
- Pour over the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until beef is tender.
- Whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in a cornstarch slurry.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and serve with crusty bread, biscuits, or even over mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.
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