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Slow Cooker Stew for Busy Holiday Weeks

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This Slow Cooker Stew is a comforting and easy-to-make winter dish perfect for busy holiday weeks. Featuring tender beef, hearty potatoes, and sweet carrots simmered slowly to develop deep, rich flavors, it’s a hands-off meal that delivers satisfying warmth and homestyle goodness with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks

Vegetables

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place the beef stew meat, potatoes, carrots, onion, and minced garlic directly into the slow cooker pot, layering evenly for consistent cooking.
  2. Add Seasonings and Liquids: Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, salt, and black pepper thoroughly to ensure the flavors are well distributed throughout the ingredients.
  3. Slow Cook: Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on the low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Final Stir: About 30 minutes before serving, give the stew a gentle stir to blend the flavors well and ensure even warmth.
  5. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot, ideally accompanied by crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.

Notes

  • For extra richness, brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • Feel free to add herbs such as thyme or bay leaves for enhanced aroma.
  • If you prefer a thicker stew, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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