Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew: A Weeknight Classic

Name: Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew: A Weeknight Classic
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine (optional); 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste

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Published December 21, 2025

This slow cooker beef stew is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chunks of beef and vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth make for a deeply satisfying and easy meal.

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Instructions

Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then transfer to the slow cooker.

Add onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary and cook for 1 minute more.

Pour the cooked vegetables into the slow cooker with the beef.

Deglaze the skillet with red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Pour the wine into the slow cooker.

Add beef broth and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

Add potatoes and frozen peas to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking time.

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Final Notes

Serve this comforting beef stew with crusty bread for dipping. It's also delicious reheated, making it perfect for meal prepping or leftovers! Enjoy!

Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew: A Weeknight Classic

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