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Cozy Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe with Root Vegetables

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A hearty and comforting slow-cooked beef stew with root vegetables, perfect for warming up cold winter days. This easy crockpot recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers rich, tender flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, season beef cubes lightly with salt and pepper and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the crockpot.
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onion, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour this mixture over the beef in the crockpot.
  3. Add chopped carrots, parsnips, and potatoes on top of the beef in the crockpot.
  4. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to combine. Add fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaves if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 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. Avoid stirring too often.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. If stew is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into stew. Cook on high for 20 minutes to thicken.
  7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or thyme leaves.

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking adds rich flavor. Cut vegetables evenly for uniform cooking. Avoid over-stirring to prevent mushy vegetables. Adjust salt gradually due to broth saltiness. Prep ingredients the night before for convenience. Leftovers taste better after resting overnight. Can thicken stew with cornstarch slurry if needed.

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Keywords: beef stew, crockpot, slow cooker, root vegetables, winter recipe, comfort food, easy stew, hearty meal

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