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Cozy Slow Cooker Sunday Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade with Root Vegetables

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A comforting slow cooker beef stew with tender beef chunks and root vegetables simmered in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for cozy Sundays and easy to prepare with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 to 1.5-inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for browning beef)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until a crust forms. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker. (Skip this step if short on time.)
  3. Peel and cut carrots, parsnips, and potatoes into uniform chunks. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  4. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, parsnips, and potatoes on top of the beef in the slow cooker.
  5. In a bowl, stir together beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the meat and vegetables. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
  8. If stew is thinner than desired, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the stew. Cook uncovered on HIGH for 15-20 minutes to thicken.
  9. Serve warm, ideally with crusty bread or your favorite side.

Notes

Browning the beef is optional but adds flavor. To thicken stew, mix cornstarch with cold water before adding. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Fresh thyme sprigs add brightness but remove before serving. Slow cooker liners can ease cleanup. For gluten-free, verify Worcestershire sauce or substitute with coconut aminos.

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