Name: Amazing Slow Cooker Beef Stew for Christmas: 8 Hours
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-488789H12M16S
Total time: PT-6H40M
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

A hearty and flavorful beef stew perfect for holiday gatherings, made easily in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, chopped
4 cups beef broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper.
Place beef, potatoes, carrots, and onion in the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over ingredients in the slow cooker.
Stir in thyme.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender.
Adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can create a slurry with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of cold water and stir it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Add other vegetables like peas or celery during the last hour of cooking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4-10 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American