Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Classic slow cooker beef stew with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich broth. Cozy, easy, and basically cooks itself.

By Manny Michael

8 hour 20 minutes

Dinner

American

Ingredients

• Beef stew meat
• Garlic powder
• Rosemary
• Italian seasoning
• Thyme
• Paprika
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Sugar (a dash)
• Flour (2 tablespoons)
• Carrots (3, peeled and sliced)
• Potatoes (about 5, peeled and chopped)
• Onion (1, chopped)
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
• Minced garlic
• Beef broth (4 cups)
• Optional garlic bread (for serving)
• Optional hot honey (for serving)

Instructions

1. Add beef stew meat to the slow cooker.
2. Add garlic powder, rosemary, Italian seasoning, thyme, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, a dash of sugar, and flour.
3. Peel and slice carrots, then add them in.
4. Peel and chop potatoes, then add them in.
5. Chop onion and add it in.
6. Add tomato paste and minced garlic.
7. Pour in beef broth and stir well.
8. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
9. Serve hot with garlic bread if desired.