π₯ Hearty 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Stew
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Ingredients:
500β700 g beef stew meat (cut into chunks)
4 medium potatoes (peeled and chopped)
3 carrots (sliced)
1 onion (chopped)
2 cups beef broth
(Optional but recommended: salt, pepper, garlic powder, or a bay leaf for extra flavor)
π©βπ³ Instructions:
Prep the ingredients
Chop the potatoes, carrots, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
Layer in slow cooker
Add the beef first, then the vegetables on top.
Pour broth
Add the beef broth evenly over everything.
Season (optional)
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, or any spices you like.
Cook
Low: 7β8 hours
High: 4β5 hours
Serve
Stir gently and serve hot. The beef should be tender and the broth rich and comforting.
π‘ Tips:
For a thicker stew, mash a few potatoes into the broth before serving.
You can swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or add peas at the end.
Browning the beef first (optional) adds deeper flavor.