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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe (Best Crockpot Tender Beef!)

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Tender Slow Cooker Beef Stew with fall-apart chuck roast, hearty Yukon gold potatoes, carrots, and peas in a rich savory broth. This easy crockpot recipe features pro techniques like searing beef for deep flavor and a butter swirl for silky finish. Perfect comfort food for chilly evenings!

Ingredients

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2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch cubes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large yellow onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

6 medium carrots (about 1 lb), cut into 1-inch chunks

1.5 lbs baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered

1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine (Cabernet or Merlot; substitute beef broth + 2 tbsp red wine vinegar)

4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium beef broth

3 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 beef bouillon cubes (or 2 tsp Better Than Bouillon)

3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

2 bay leaves

1 cup frozen peas

3 tbsp cornstarch + 1/4 cup cold water (for slurry)

2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep and Sear Beef: Pat beef dry. Season generously with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Toss with 1/4 cup flour in a bowl. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown beef in batches (45 seconds per side), avoiding overcrowding. Transfer to 6-quart slow cooker.

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3. Sauté Aromatics: Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 1 minute. Deglaze with a splash of wine, scraping browned bits. Add to slow cooker.

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5. Combine Ingredients: To the slow cooker, add carrots, potatoes, remaining wine, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, bouillon, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir gently. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or high 4 hours, until beef shreds easily and veggies are fork-tender.

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7. Finish the Stew: Stir in peas during last 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Mix cornstarch slurry and stir in; cook 20-30 more minutes on high to thicken. Off heat, stir in cold butter for glossy broth.

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9. Serve: Ladle into bowls. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Pro Tips: Handle beef minimally after cubing to keep it juicy. Use Yukon gold potatoes; they resist mushiness. Raw beef works if rushed, but searing builds flavor.

Storage: Fridge up to 4 days. Freeze up to 3 months.

Substitutions: Red wine → beef broth + balsamic vinegar. Potatoes → red potatoes.

Stovetop: Follow steps 1-2, simmer covered 2-3 hours on low.

Nutrition per serving (1/8 recipe): 420 calories, 24g fat, 28g carbs, 32g protein, 6g fiber.

Equipment: 6-quart slow cooker recommended.

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