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Easy 6-Hour Slow Cooker Comfort Meal: Delicious Crockpot Recipe
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Easy 6-Hour Slow Cooker Comfort Meal: Delicious Crockpot Recipe
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Easy 6-Hour Slow Cooker Comfort Meal: Delicious Crockpot Recipe

Discover how to make the ultimate comfort meal in your slow cooker! This delicious crockpot recipe requires minimal effort for maximum flavor, cooking for 6 hours to create a tender, hearty dish perfect for any day. Simple steps, incredible results.
#Slow Cooker
#Crockpot
#Comfort Food
#Beef Stew
#Easy Recipe
#Winter Meal
#Hearty
Hearty Beef Stew in the Crockpot
Hearty Beef Stew in the Crockpot

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
6h
Cook Time
6h 15m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
American Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
35g
Protein
40g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Close-up of Tender Beef and Vegetables
Close-up of Tender Beef and Vegetables

Ingredients

  • Beef stew meat
    (Cut into 1-inch chunks)

    1.5 kg
  • Potatoes
    (Peeled and quartered)

    4 medium
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  • Carrots
    (Peeled and chopped)

    3 large
  • Celery stalks
    (Chopped)

    2
  • Onion
    (Chopped)

    1 large
  • Beef broth

    4 cups
  • Tomato paste

    2 tablespoons
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  • Worcestershire sauce

    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    (Or to taste)

    0.5 teaspoon
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  • Cornstarch

    2 tablespoons
  • Water
    (For slurry)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 6
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Delicious Slow Cooker Meal Served
Delicious Slow Cooker Meal Served

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare your ingredients by chopping all the vegetables and cutting the beef stew meat into 1-inch chunks.
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    Prepare your ingredients by chopping all the vegetables and cutting the beef stew meat into 1-inch chunks.
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    Ensure all vegetables are roughly the same size for even cooking.
  • 2

    Place the beef stew meat, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, then pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
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    Place the beef stew meat, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, then pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
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    Make sure all ingredients are submerged in the liquid for best results.
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  • 3

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.
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    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.
    6h

    Avoid lifting the lid frequently to maintain consistent temperature.
  • 4

    About 30 minutes before serving, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the stew in the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Continue cooking on low for another 30 minutes.
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    About 30 minutes before serving, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the stew in the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Continue cooking on low for another 30 minutes.
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    Gradually add the slurry and stir well to prevent lumps.
  • 5

    Once thickened and ready, serve your delicious slow-cooked comfort meal hot and enjoy!
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    Once thickened and ready, serve your delicious slow-cooked comfort meal hot and enjoy!
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    Garnish with fresh parsley for extra flavor and color.
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