Hearty Slow Cooker Beef

🥘 Hearty Slow Cooker Beef & Vegetable Stew
Ingredients:
2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
4 medium potatoes, diced
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:
1. Prep the slow cooker: Add beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.

2. Add liquids & seasoning: Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.

4. Optional thickening: 30 minutes before serving, stir in cornstarch slurry if you like a thicker stew.

5. Serve: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with crusty bread.



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👉 This is a base recipe—you can swap in chicken, sausage, or even beans for a different hearty version.