🍲🐂 Slow Cooker Beef Stew Comfort! 🐂🍲
There’s nothing better than coming home to the comforting aroma of a delicious beef stew simmering away. This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for those cozy nights in! 😍✨
Ingredients:
2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 carrots, sliced
4 potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
Prep the Veggies: Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
Add the Liquids: Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Cook It Low & Slow: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Add the Peas: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and let them heat through.
Serve & Enjoy: Remove the bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on a chilly day!
