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๐๐ป๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐:
2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks ๐
4 carrots, peeled and sliced ๐ฅ
4 potatoes, peeled and diced ๐ฅ
1 large onion, chopped ๐ง
3 cloves garlic, minced ๐ง
4 cups beef broth ๐ฒ
2 tbsp tomato paste ๐
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp dried thyme ๐ฟ
1 bay leaf ๐
Salt and pepper to taste ๐ง๐ถ๏ธ
1/4 cup flour ๐พ (for thickening)
2 tbsp olive oil ๐ซ
๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐:
1. Sear the beef: ๐ Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks in batches, searing them on all sides until they are browned. This step helps lock in the flavor and gives the beef a rich, savory taste. Once browned, transfer the beef to your slow cooker. ๐ฅ
2. Prepare the vegetables: ๐ฅ๐ง While the beef is searing, peel and chop the carrots, potatoes, and onion. Mince the garlic. Add the vegetables and garlic to the slow cooker, surrounding the beef chunks with the fresh, flavorful veggies. ๐ฅ
3. Add the liquids and seasoning: ๐ฒ Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker, followed by the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir everything gently to combine. This rich broth will slowly soak into the beef and vegetables, creating a deep, flavorful stew. ๐ ๐ฟ
4. Slow cook: ๐ Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours. The long cooking time allows the beef to become incredibly tender, while the vegetables absorb all the savory goodness of the broth. The stew will be rich, hearty, and full of flavor by the end. ๐ฅฃ
5. Thicken the stew: ๐พ About 30 minutes before serving, mix 1/4 cup of flour with a little cold water to form a smooth slurry. Stir this mixture into the stew to thicken it. Let it cook for another 30 minutes with the lid on. This will give your stew a perfect, velvety texture. ๐ฅ
6. Serve and enjoy: Remove the bay leaf ๐ before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. This slow cooker beef stew is hearty, warm, and perfect for a cozy family meal. Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the rich, savory broth! ๐๐
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