Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Vegetables
A simple and warm beef stew cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Beef and Seasonings
- 2.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil For browning the beef
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons oregano
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1.5 cups mushrooms
- 3 stalks celery
- 3 small carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 5 cloves garlic
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare ingredients by chopping beef and vegetables.
- Brown beef in olive oil until seared.
- Transfer beef to the slow cooker and add beef broth, drained diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Stir to combine.
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Stir.
Cooking
- Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- Stir and serve hot.
Notes
Top with fresh parsley or a spoon of sour cream for extra richness. Brown the beef well for deeper flavor. Cut vegetables to similar sizes for even cooking.