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Cozy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Root Vegetable Stew

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A comforting slow cooker beef stew with tender beef chunks and a mix of earthy root vegetables, perfect for cozy evenings and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
  • 3 parsnips, peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 2 turnips, peeled and diced
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
  5. Pour 1 cup beef broth into the skillet, scraping up brown bits, then transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.
  6. Add carrots, parsnips, turnips, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, remaining 3 cups beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are fork-soft. Check seasoning halfway and add salt and pepper if needed.
  8. If stew is thin, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into stew. Cook on high for another 15-20 minutes until thickened.
  9. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.

Notes

Do not skip browning the beef to lock in flavor. Cut vegetables evenly for uniform cooking. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat. Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour for gluten-free option. If stew is too watery, thicken with cornstarch slurry at the end.

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