Free Tote when you subscribe to Taste of Home today! Why are air fryers flying off shelves? Cook braising steak in the slow cooker for really tender meat. Add the carrots, bay and slow cooker stew, fry for 2 mins, stir in the purée and Worcestershire sauce, add 600ml boiling water, stir and tip everything into a slow cooker.
Clean out the frying pan and fry the beef in the remaining oil in batches until it is well browned, then tip each batch into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hrs, or on high for 4 hrs. If you want to thicken the gravy, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water to make a paste, then stir in 2 tbsp of the liquid from the slow cooker. Tip back into the slow cooker, stir and cook for a further 30 mins on high. Stir in the parsley and season again to taste. Serve with mash, if you like.
RECIPE TIPSQUICK HACK If you are running short of time, you can put everything except the cornflour and parsley in a slow cooker without frying it first and simply switch it on. Try more slow-cooker recipe inspiration from our sister title olivemagazine. This website is published by Immediate Media Company Limited under licence from BBC Studios Distribution. If you are looking for the Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe, look no further! This recipe is thick and hearty and made from scratch with plenty of fresh vegetables. Stew is a perfect weekend recipe.
You can make a big batch and eat the leftovers for lunch over the next few days. Also, try my shipwreck stew or Guinness beef stew. Browning the meat adds a rich flavor to the stew. Though this recipe has a few steps, you will have grandma-made traditional beef stew at the end of the day. This recipe will not disappoint you, it is full of great flavor, and it’s nice and thick. This easy beef stew recipe reminds me of a perfect comfort food pot roast dinner, with everything chopped to the perfect size, with gravy on it!
A combination of flour, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder is made and tossed with the beef cubes. The flour will thicken the stew. You will also need cooking oil to brown the meat. You can also add two celery stalks if desired. Beef broth or beef stock can be used in this dish, do not use water for it will dilute all the flavorings. Beef stew has a slight tomato flavor, that is where the tomato paste comes into play.
You’ll get a tomato flavor without having chunks of tomatoes. If you don’t have a small can of tomato paste, you can use a small can of plain tomato sauce. After you have browned the beef, add the tomato paste and beef broth. Let the sauce and beef simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Add your vegetables to the slow cooker and pour over the beef and broth mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours. The low and slow cooking time will produce tender beef and vegetables.
Serve with dinner rolls, butter, and a side salad if desired. Make this stew as directed, but without the potatoes. Instead, serve over steamed rice or egg noodles. Recipe FAQs How to store: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container. I don’t recommend freezing beef stew with potatoes, for potatoes don’t do well in the freezer.