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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew | One Pot Chef

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Easy Beef Stew is a deliciously simple main meal. Succulent beef pieces are slow cooked with potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic and tomato to create a filling, satisfying stew. Perfect for easy weeknight meals or a lazy weekend lunch. Serve with rice, pasta or just by itself with some crusty bread – give it a go today!

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INGREDIENTS IN THIS DISH:

500g Beef Steak (Diced Small)
6 Shortcut Rindless Bacon Slices, Diced (optional)
1 Cup (250g) of Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce
Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to season)
3 Large Potatoes (Washed, Peeled, Diced)
1 Large Carrot (Washed, Peeled, Diced)
1 Large Brown Onion (Peeled and Chopped)
1-2 Cloves of Garlic (Crushed, about 2 Teaspoons)
4 Cups of Liquid Beef Stock
1 Teaspoon of Cornflour (mixed in some hot water)

Serves 6 – 8

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 – 6 Hours (on LOW) or 2 -3 Hours (on HIGH)

ALL MEASUREMENTS GIVEN ARE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD METRIC
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What do you think?

Written by TheChef

31 Comments

  1. @madlynda Your slow cooker is a great investment. It’ll quickly become your favourite kitchen item :)

  2. @TZ2OurLittleDogToo All good tips – I usually do all of that when making a casserole, I just wanted to present an easy version. Now I’m hungry again LOL!!!

  3. @potion52 Yeah, it so easy to throw together – and maximum flavour for minimum effort :)

  4. @JCRocky5 My one is a 5.5 litre slow cooker, but a 3.5L should be fine. Just reduce the ingredients by half ;)

  5. Dude, I LOVE your recipes! You’re my favorite youtube chef. Please, never stop what you’re doing! I made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious.

  6. @MellKerrigan I find that when you slow cook meat in this way, browning the meat tends to make the meat a little tougher. For this recipe, the meat is incredibly tender and melts in your mouth when not browned ;)

    • Very true! Except, when doing a roast or any kind of a larger cut or piece of meat. Then, it’s best to sear the meat (brown it) on ALL sides. that keeps the flavor in and also helps to keep it very tender. Just speaking from my personal experiences and what I’ve learned in the past. I can’t wait to try this! It looks and seems Delicious.

  7. @rzaranko Australian Bacon is slightly different to what you guys call “bacon” – ours is closer to ham. It’s usually served thicker and less crispy here. Feel free to use some diced ham instead ;)

  8. If the beef wasn’t tender and the carrots were hard, sounds like you didn’t cook it for long enough. Either that, or the pieces of meat and vegetables were too big and needed longer too cook. Smaller pieces cook quicker ;)

  9. Usually the Low/High settings are pretty standardized. Sounds like there might be a problem with the crockpot itself. Is it new or old? If there is nothing wrong with the crockpot, my advice is to let it cook until the meat and vegetables are done. It’s virtually impossible to overcook anything in a crockpot. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help ;)

  10. You can brown the meat in a pan first if you wish, but the slow cooking process itself is what makes the meat tender and “melt in your mouth” – it takes time but it’s worth the wait ;)

  11. I used rump steak for this recipe. No, need to cook the meat prior to putting it in the pot, but you can lightly brown it in a fry pan if you wish ;)

    • I do it to enhance the flavor and coated with flour no need for corn starch which tends to thin out when reheated.

  12. I don’t think either is “healthier” than the other. For sheer ease of use, I find the Slow Cooker is the best buy. Throw everything in it, switch it on and walk away. Pressure Cookers are quicker, but can be complicated to use. Of the two, I get much more use out of the Slow Cooker – so that’s my recommendation. Have fun with your new toy! :D

  13. I have been a single father since 96. I knew little about cooking. Had a son and daughter. they were 9 and 12 when their mother left us. Any way you have taught me to make good dinners. You have been an inspiration to me and thank you. I look at others but keep coming back to you

    • Tom Kroll That’s awesome! I’m sure the girls enjoy it!!! It’s super wholesome too! All the best for you and the girls!!! Xxxx

    • I was 11 and my brother was 16 when my mom left. I remember my dad making the same 2 dinners; spagettit and some other pasta thing…but I remember his struggle and how he was there and your children will too. Real men raise their kids. Unfortunately my ex husband has barely seen our 3 kids since he moved out (mutiiual decision), but I have a man who has taken on raising them 24/7 with me. Women never love a man more that when he is taking care of her children. You must be a good man.

  14. The recipe I’ve always made also has green beans, corn and celery. We love having all of the vegetables in one big pot with the stew.

  15. Its my first time using a slow cooker and im so thankful for this video and discovering this channel!! cant wait to see how it turns out, looks super good

  16. This is wonderful. Can hardly wait to make this. Thank you for sharing this with all of us here.

  17. I have prepared it a few times and the result is always wonderful. thank you for this easy yet amazing recipe!