Home›Recipes›Main Dishes›Slow Cooker Beef Stew← Back to recipesMain DishesSlow Cooker Beef Stew Scale ingredients½×1×2×3×MeasurementsBothUSMetric Open Cook ModePrint recipeAdd to meal or plan Print options Include recipe image Include notes Include times and yield Compact layout Include crossed-out ingredientsOpen print previewCancel IngredientsAdd all to shopping listClear checks2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oilAdd to shopping list2 lb (907 g) stew meat, cut into 1 in (2.5 cm) cubesAdd to shopping listKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasteAdd to shopping list1 lb (454 g) baby red potatoes, quarteredAdd to shopping list4 carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2 in (1.3 cm) slicesAdd to shopping list1 onion, dicedAdd to shopping list3 garlic cloves, mincedAdd to shopping list3 cups (720 mL) beef brothAdd to shopping list2 tbsp (30 g) tomato pasteAdd to shopping list1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauceAdd to shopping list1 tsp dried thymeAdd to shopping list1 tsp dried rosemaryAdd to shopping list1 tsp smoked paprikaAdd to shopping list1 tsp caraway seeds, optionalAdd to shopping list2 bay leavesAdd to shopping list1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flourAdd to shopping list2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leavesAdd to shopping listInstructionsHeat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Season the beef with salt and pepper. Add it to the skillet and brown evenly, about 2-3 minutes.Place the beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in a 6 qt (5.7 L) slow cooker.Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, paprika, optional caraway seeds, and bay leaves. Season to taste.Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.Whisk the flour with 1/2 cup (120 mL) of broth taken from the stew. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker.Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes, or until thickened. Serve garnished with parsley.Keep cookingRelated recipesMore in Main Dishes → Main DishesShepherd's PieA rich minced lamb filling under a layer of buttery mashed potato, baked until golden and bubbling.Serves 61 hour 20 minutes Main DishesCottage PieA savoury minced beef filling topped with buttery mashed potato and baked until bubbling and golden.Serves 61 hour 20 minutes Main DishesBirria Quesatacos with ConsommeSlow-braised chilli beef folded into crisp cheese tacos and served with rich consomme for dipping.Serves 84 hours 45 minutes Main DishesClassic Meatloaf8 servingsRest: 15 min