Slow Cooker Beef and Potatoes

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🥩🥔 Slow Cooker Beef and Potatoes

This Slow Cooker Beef and Potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort food. The beef becomes incredibly tender after slow cooking, while the potatoes soak up the rich, savory gravy. It’s a hearty one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy days because the slow cooker does most of the work.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Beef and Potatoes

  • 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into large chunks
  • 5–6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For Thickening (optional)

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water

For Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Brown the Beef (Optional but Recommended)

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Season the beef chunks with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Sear the beef for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned.

This step adds deep flavor to the stew.

2️⃣ Prepare the Slow Cooker

Place the following ingredients into your slow cooker:

  • Potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Chopped onion
  • Garlic

Spread them evenly at the bottom.

3️⃣ Add the Beef

Place the browned beef pieces on top of the vegetables.

4️⃣ Make the Cooking Sauce

In a bowl whisk together:

  • Beef broth
  • Tomato paste
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Thyme
  • Rosemary

Pour the mixture over the beef and potatoes.

5️⃣ Slow Cook

Cover and cook:

  • LOW: 7–8 hours
    or
  • HIGH: 4–5 hours

The beef will become fork-tender and the potatoes soft and flavorful.

6️⃣ Thicken the Gravy (Optional)

If you want a thicker gravy:

  1. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl.
  2. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes of cooking.

The sauce will become rich and silky.

🍽️ How to Serve

Serve hot in deep bowls with:

  • crusty bread
  • steamed green beans
  • or a fresh salad

Garnish with fresh parsley for color and freshness.

⭐ Pro Tips for the Best Flavor

  • Chuck roast is the best cut because it becomes very tender when slow cooked.
  • Cut potatoes into large chunks so they don’t become mushy.
  • Adding a splash of red wine to the broth gives the dish deeper flavor.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day because the flavors continue to develop.

🥘 Flavor and Texture

This dish is rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. The beef melts in your mouth, the potatoes are creamy and savory, and the gravy is packed with slow-cooked flavor.

If you want, I can also give you the famous “Mississippi Slow Cooker Beef” recipe that is one of the most popular crockpot meals in America. 😋

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