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🥩 Thick and Cozy Crock Pot Beef Stew
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🌟 Introduction
There’s something magical about a slow cooker bubbling away all day, filling the house with comfort and love. This Thick and Cozy Crock Pot Beef Stew is the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out. Rich, hearty, and packed with tender beef and vegetables, it’s perfect for cold nights, family dinners, or whenever you need a hug in a bowl. If you love comforting, no-stress meals, you’ll want to keep getting my recipes — thank you so much for being here 💛
🧾 Ingredients
2 lbs stew beef (cubed chuck roast)
4 cups potatoes, chopped
3 cups carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons water (for thickening)
👩🍳 Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the stew beef on all sides for extra flavor (this step is optional but highly recommended).
Transfer beef to the crock pot.
Add potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic on top of the beef.
In a bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
Pour the mixture over everything in the crock pot.
Add bay leaves, cover, and cook.
Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
In the last 30 minutes, stir in the cornstarch slurry to make the stew thick and cozy.
Remove bay leaves, stir well, and serve hot.
🔥 Cooking Method
This recipe uses the slow-cooking method, allowing the beef to become fall-apart tender while the vegetables soak up all the rich, savory flavors. Low and slow is the secret to that deep, comforting taste.
📜 A Little History
Beef stew has been loved for centuries across many cultures. From rustic European kitchens to modern family homes, it has always been a symbol of comfort, nourishment, and togetherness. Slow-cooked stews were traditionally made to stretch ingredients while creating bold flavor — a true expression of love through food.
🧠 Formation & Flavor Balance
The beauty of this stew lies in its balance:
Protein from the beef
Earthy sweetness from carrots and onions
Hearty comfort from potatoes
Depth and richness from herbs, broth, and tomato paste
Everything comes together into a thick, spoon-coating stew that satisfies every craving.
❤️ Made for Stew Lovers
This recipe is for:
Comfort food lovers
Busy families
Cozy-night-in people
Anyone who believes food should feel like love
Serve it with crusty bread, biscuits, or over mashed potatoes for extra comfort.
🥄 Final Thoughts (Conclusion)
This Thick and Cozy Crock Pot Beef Stew is more than just a meal — it’s warmth, tradition, and care all in one pot. Thank you so much for supporting my recipes. If you enjoyed this one, please like, save, share, and follow so you can keep getting more delicious, comforting recipes like this. Your support truly means everything 🥰
