Ingredients
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- 2.5 lbs lean beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups beef bone broth (high protein)
- 3 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 lb baby yellow potatoes, halved
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water for slurry)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until a dark brown crust forms on all sides. This step is crucial for developing deep, complex flavors. Transfer the browned beef into your slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onions and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Pour in about half a cup of the bone broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the brown bits from the bottom. Pour this entire mixture into the slow cooker over the beef.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, dried thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker. Pour in the remaining beef bone broth until everything is just submerged. Cover and cook on “Low” for 7 to 8 hours, or on “High” for 4 to 5 hours. The meat should be fork-tender when finished.
- About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaves. Stir in the frozen peas. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew and turn the slow cooker to “High” for the remaining 30 minutes. This will thicken the broth into a rich gravy. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the hot stew into deep bowls. Ensure every serving gets a generous portion of beef and a mix of all the vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve alongside a piece of crusty whole-grain bread for the ultimate winter experience.
- Cook Time: 8 hours 20 minutes