Beef Stew

This beef stew is the ultimate, hearty, melt-in-your mouth comfort food of all, and so easy to make in the slow cooker and for a simple midweek dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
• 1 ½ cups mushrooms, halved
• 1 onion, cut into 6 wedges
• 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions Checklist

Step 1

• Melt butter and cook beef chuck cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.

Step 2

• Add potatoes, mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic; cover with beef broth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and rosemary.

Step 3

• Cover, and cook until beef is tender enough to cut with a spoon.