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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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 530 kcal

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

Calories: 530kcal
Keyword beef stew, hearty dinner, one-pot meal, potato stew, slow cooker
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