Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef (chuck or stew meat)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the beef into bite-sized cubes and season generously with salt and pepper. Dice your vegetables and mushrooms.
- Brown the beef (optional): For added flavor, sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned before adding it to your crockpot.
- Layer your ingredients: In your slow cooker, layer the beef, vegetables, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes. Add minced garlic and sprigs of herbs for extra flavor.
- Pour the broth: Add your beef broth until everything is nearly submerged. Stir in tomato paste if you like.
- Season: Sprinkle in any additional spices or herbs you enjoy.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and set your crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir and serve: When everything is tender and fragrant, give it a gentle stir. Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
This stew can be made with assorted vegetables based on what you have on hand. Consider pairing it with crusty bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None