The Best Crockpot Beef Stew Ever

This hearty and flavorful beef stew is made in the crockpot for ultimate convenience. Tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth seasoned with herbs make this stew a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 large carrots, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Put beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in a large crockpot

Spices like thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper should be mixed together in a bowl with beef broth and tomato paste

Put the beef and vegetables in the crockpot

Then, pour the broth mixture over them

Turn the heat to low and cover

Cook for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is soft and the vegetables are done

Mix flour and water together in a small bowl until you get a slurry

Add the slurry to the stew and stir it in to make the broth thicker

Put the lid on top and cook on high heat for another 30 minutes

Before serving, throw away the bay leaf

Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley