Hearty and Delicious Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

This slow cooker beef stew is a comforting and flavorful dish that will leave you craving for more. Made with tender beef, vegetables, and a flavorful broth, it's the perfect meal for chilly nights. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, creating a hearty and warming stew that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table. With minimal prep work and a hands-off cooking time, this recipe is a must-try for busy home cooks. Serve it with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup frozen peas

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss the beef cubes in the flour mixture until well coated.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.
3. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the slow cooker with the beef. Add minced garlic, bay leaf, and paprika. Stir to combine.
4. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
6. About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, until the peas are heated through.
7. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve the slow cooker beef stew hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

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