Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Cornbread

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Cornbread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups beef broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf

A cozy and comforting Sunday night dinner that tastes even better the next day.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 19, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

8 hours

Total

8 hours 20 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a warm bowl of beef stew on a chilly evening. This recipe uses the slow cooker to make the meat incredibly tender while you relax with your family.

I love serving this with a side of golden cornbread to soak up all that savory broth. It is a hearty meal that brings everyone to the table.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

6Instructions

1
Toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl until coated.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and brown the beef on all sides. Transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
3
Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
4
Pour the beef broth over the ingredients and stir gently to combine.
5
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the beef is fork tender.
6
Remove the bay leaf before serving hot with your favorite cornbread.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors actually deepen overnight, making it a great meal to prepare in advance.

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