Crockpot Beef Stew: Hearty Comfort in a Bowl
Introduction:
Crockpot Beef Stew is the quintessential comfort food—rich, hearty, and brimming with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a savory, flavorful broth. Using a slow cooker, this classic dish becomes effortless, letting the flavors meld together over hours of gentle cooking while you go about your day.
Perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners, this stew offers the warmth of home-cooked goodness with minimal hands-on preparation. The combination of beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions in a thick, seasoned broth makes it a satisfying one-pot meal that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or biscuits.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 3 carrots, peeled & chopped
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (optional for browning)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)