I’m glad you brought up the slow cooker! It really is a go-to for effortless cooking, especially when you want to come home to a warm, delicious meal. One of my favorite recipes to make in a slow cooker is a hearty beef stew. It’s perfect for fall or winter, and the meat turns out so tender after hours of slow cooking.

Here’s a simple recipe if you’re in the mood to try it out:

Classic Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Ingredients:

2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes)
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:

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