08/06/2026
Crockpot Beef Stew
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1.5 cups baby potatoes, halved
2 carrots, sliced thick
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Method
Season the beef chuck with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, then place it into the crockpot along with the baby potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme, then pour the mixture over everything and stir gently to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef becomes tender and easily falls apart with a fork. To finish, mix the cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, stir it into the stew, and cook for an additional 15 minutes on HIGH until the broth becomes thick and glossy. Serve hot with crusty bread.