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Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Supper

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A comforting slow cooker beef supper featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for an easy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (Yukon Gold preferred)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: 1/2 cup red wine
  • Optional: 1 cup peas or green beans (added last 30 minutes)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker. (15 minutes)
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. (6 minutes)
  4. Deglaze the pan with red wine (if using) or a splash of beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. (3 minutes)
  5. Transfer sautéed vegetables and garlic to the slow cooker with the beef. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining beef broth. Add potatoes, fresh thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. (5 minutes)
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and flavors melded.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, add peas or green beans if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving. (30 minutes)
  8. If liquid is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry. Stir into slow cooker and cook on high for 15 more minutes until thickened.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking adds a smoky depth and better texture. Add quick-cooking vegetables like peas or green beans near the end to maintain texture. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to retain heat. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. If the stew is too thin, thicken with a cornstarch slurry. This recipe can be adapted for low-carb by swapping potatoes with cauliflower or rutabaga, or made vegetarian by substituting beef with mushrooms or seitan and using vegetable broth.

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Keywords: slow cooker beef, beef stew, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meal, crockpot beef, family dinner

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