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Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Beef Stew

This hearty, no-fuss beef stew uses only five ingredients and a slow cooker to deliver rich, savory comfort with minimal effort. Perfect for busy days, it yields tender beef and flavorful vegetables in a thick, satisfying broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Main Course, One-Pot Meals, Slow Cooker, Winter Favorites
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 407 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb beef stew meat cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth low sodium preferred

Instructions
 

  • Add beef, potatoes, carrots, and onion to the slow cooker.
  • Pour beef broth over the ingredients and gently stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired before serving.

Notes

For a thicker stew, stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 21.7gProtein: 42.8gFat: 18.2gSaturated Fat: 6.8gTrans Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 208mgFiber: 2.8gSugar: 2.5g
Keyword 5-ingredient, beef stew, easy, slow cooker, weeknight dinner