Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 0
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 4 teaspoons Herb Ox® cold-water-dissolve granulated beef bouillon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 pound baby red potatoes, quartered; 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch-thick slices; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 bay leaves; ¼ cup flour; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, if desired

Easy Meals

Total time

8 hr

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

7 hr

Cook Method

Slow Cook

Dish Type

Soups, Stews & Chili

Ingredients


4	cups water
4	teaspoons Herb Ox^® cold-water-dissolve granulated beef bouillon
2	tablespoons olive oil
2	pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
	Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1	pound baby red potatoes, quartered
2	carrots, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1	onion, chopped
3	cloves garlic, minced
2	tablespoons tomato paste
1	tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1	teaspoon thyme
1	dried rosemary
1	teaspoon smoked paprika
2	bay leaves
¼	cup flour
2	tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, if desired

Directions

Dissolve bouillon in water.
Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
In 6-quart slow cooker, place beef, potatoes, carrots, onion and garlic. Stir in bouillon mixture, tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, rosemary, paprika and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours or high heat for 3 to 4 hours.
In small bowl, whisk together flour and ½ cup stew broth. Stir flour mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes or until thickened.
Serve garnished with parsley, if desired.