Beef Stew

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Total Time

1 hour 15 mins

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

1 hour

Rating

(20)

Ingredients

6-8 servings

1 1/2 pounds chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
2 1/2 cups beef stock
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, halved or quartered
1 medium white onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
2–3 tablespoons cornstarch (plus 2–3 tablespoons cold water)

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Step 1

Sear the steak (optional): Season the steak evenly with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single even layer — working in batches if needed — and cook the steak briefly on all sides until seared. (Optional to save time.)

Step 2

Stir together ingredients: Add the steak, beef stock, potatoes, mushrooms, onion, celery, carrots, tomato paste, Worcestershire and bay leaves to the bowl of a large slow cooker. Toss briefly to combine.

Step 3

Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours, until the steak and veggies are tender. Remove and discard the bay leaves.

Step 4

Add thickener (optional): In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until combined. Add the mixture to the still-simmering gravy a few tablespoons at a time, until it reaches your desired level of thickness.

Step 5

Taste, season and serve: Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Chef’s notes

Feel free to skip searing the steak if you would like to save time.

Add wine:

Substitute 1 cup of the beef stock with 1 cup of wine for extra depth of flavor.

Add extra herbs:

Fresh thyme or dried thyme can be added for extra flavor.

Add tomatoes:

You can add a 15-ounce can of diced or crushed tomatoes.

Add a kick:

A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or chopped pepperoncini peppers can be added for some heat.

Use sweet potatoes:

You can use sweet potatoes or a combination of sweet and Yukon gold potatoes.

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