Slow Cooker Beef Stew
beef stew slow cooker

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A savory, hearty bowl of beef stew slowly cooked to perfection with the aroma of herbs, spices, and vegetables for an ideal one-pot meal. The perfect winter comfort food!

Prep 10 min
Cook 380 min
Total 390 min
Serves 6 servings
Source African Bites

Instructions

  1. 1
    Season stew beef with salt and pepper, thoroughly covering all sides.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in an oven-safe Dutch oven pan over medium heat. Add stew beef and brown well, turning once, 2 -3 minutes per side or until beef browns. Do not overcrowd the pan, cooking in batches if necessary.
  3. 3
    Add onions, ginger, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, and bay leaf to the skillet. Stir for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  4. 4
    Add tomato paste and bouillon. Stir for another minute, then add water or broth to the skillet, scraping all sides. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and pour into the slow cooker.
  5. 5
    Then throw the carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and peas into the slow cooker and salt according to preference.
  6. 6
    Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
  7. 7
    Remove, garnish with parsley, and serve with bread.

Nutrition per serving, approximate

436 kcalCalories