Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This easy slow cooker beef stew recipe made with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs, and spices is hearty and comforting. You won’t be slow to say ‘yum’!

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 4 hrs

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large bay leaf

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Place beef in the slow cooker.
3. Mix flour, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over beef and stir until coated.
4. Add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic, and bay leave; stir to combine.
5. Cover, and cook until beef is tender enough to cut with a spoon, on Low for 8 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 6 hours.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!