Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Hearty beef stew with carrots, potatoes, and peas, simmered all day in a slow cooker for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 carrots, sliced
- 1 potatoes, diced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Instructions
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1
In a slow cooker, combine the cubed 1 lb beef stew meat, sliced 1 carrots, diced 1 potatoes, and chopped 1/2 onion.
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2
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp flour until smooth. Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
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3
Sprinkle the 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the contents of the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
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4
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low heat for 8 hours, or on high heat for 4-5 hours.
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5
About 30 minutes before serving, check that the beef has reached an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C) using a meat thermometer for food safety.
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6
Add the 1/2 cup frozen peas to the slow cooker, stir gently, and continue cooking for the remaining 10-15 minutes until the peas are heated through.
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7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. The stew can be served on its own or with crusty bread for dipping.