Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Stew
This hearty and comforting beef and potato stew is the ultimate cold-weather meal. Made in the slow cooker with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and a rich broth, it’s finished with melty cheddar cheese for a cozy, satisfying dinner.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cubed
- 3 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 carrots sliced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the broth mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and allow it to melt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. If you'd like to thicken the stew, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 21.3gSaturated Fat: 9.8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 917mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 5g