Slow Cooker Beef & Potato Stew

There’s nothing quite like coming home to the comforting aroma of a Slow Cooker Beef & Potato Stew simmering away. Tender beef, hearty potatoes, carrots, and onions slowly cook in a rich, savory broth until everything is wonderfully tender. It’s an easy, old-fashioned meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2½ lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
• 1½ lb potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the beef: Pat the beef cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat lightly.
2. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for about 2–3 minutes per side. This step adds a deeper, richer flavor to the stew.
3. Build the slow cooker: Place the potatoes, carrots, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the browned beef and minced garlic.
4. Make the broth: Whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the beef and vegetables.
5. Add the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir gently to distribute the seasonings.
6. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes and carrots are soft.
7. Add the peas: Stir in the frozen peas during the final 15 minutes of cooking.
8. Finish: Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

💡 Pro Tips

• Chuck roast is ideal because its marbling keeps the beef juicy during long cooking.
• Don’t overcrowd the skillet when browning the beef; work in batches for better caramelization.
• Cut potatoes into fairly large chunks so they don’t become mushy.
• For a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it in during the last 20–30 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, celery, or green beans for extra vegetables.
• Let the stew rest for 10 minutes before serving so the broth can thicken slightly.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve this hearty stew with:

• Warm crusty bread
• Homemade dinner rolls
• Garlic bread
• Simple green salad
• Steamed green beans

❤️ Description

This Slow Cooker Beef & Potato Stew is hearty, rustic, and packed with comforting flavor. The beef becomes incredibly tender as it slowly simmers with potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, herbs, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. The resulting broth is rich and savory, coating every bite of tender beef and vegetables.

It’s the perfect cold-weather family dinner, and because the slow cooker does most of the work, you can prepare everything in the morning and come home to a delicious meal waiting for you.