Description
A comforting and hearty beef stew made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add the beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to a crockpot.
- Mix together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry during the last hour of cooking. Customize the vegetables based on your preference.