Here’s a tender, rich, slow-cooked beef stew that’s simple to throw together and comes out deeply flavorful every time.
🥩 Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Ingredients:
- 700g–1kg beef stew meat (chuck, cut into chunks)
- 3 potatoes (peeled, chopped)
- 3 carrots (sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cups beef broth (or water + stock cube)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons flour (for thickening)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 2 tablespoons oil
🔥 Instructions:
- Optional but worth it: sear the beef
Heat oil in a pan and brown the beef chunks for extra flavor (skip if in a rush). - Load the slow cooker
Add beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic. - Make the broth
Mix broth, tomato paste, flour, and spices. Pour over everything. - Cook low & slow
- Low: 7–8 hours
- High: 4–5 hours
- Check & adjust
Taste and adjust salt. If you want it thicker, mash a few potatoes into the stew.
🥣 Serve with:
- Bread or rice
- Fresh herbs on top (optional)
💡 Tips:
- Tough cuts like chuck become super tender after slow cooking
- Don’t overfill your slow cooker
- Add peas or green beans in the last 30 minutes for color
🔄 Budget tweaks:
- Use less meat and add more veggies
- Replace some beef with lentils for a cheaper, hearty mix
It’s one of those “set it and forget it” meals—perfect for busy days, and even better the next day. If you want, I can give you a no slow cooker (stovetop) version or a spicy variation.