Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty slow cooker stew filled with tender beef, soft vegetables, and rich savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, family meals, or comforting gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Servings: 6

Calories: 420

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Base
2 lbs beef chuck cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp flour
Filling
4 carrots sliced
3 potatoes cubed
1 onion chopped
3 celery stalks sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
Broth
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 tsp paprika
Ingredients 2x
4 lbs beef chuck
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp flour
8 carrots
6 potatoes
2 onions
6 celery stalks
6 garlic cloves
6 cups beef broth
4 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp thyme
2 tsp rosemary
4 bay leaves
2 tsp paprika
Ingredients 3x
6 lbs beef chuck
6 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp salt
1½ tsp black pepper
6 tbsp flour
12 carrots
9 potatoes
3 onions
9 celery stalks
9 garlic cloves
9 cups beef broth
6 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tsp thyme
3 tsp rosemary
6 bay leaves
3 tsp paprika

Method

Season beef with salt, pepper, and flour.
Brown beef in a skillet with olive oil.
Add vegetables to the slow cooker.
Place beef on top and pour in broth and seasonings.
Cook on low for 7–8 hours until beef is tender.

Notes

Beef chuck creates the most tender stew texture.
Add peas or green beans near the end of cooking.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.