Best Ever Beef Stew

Hearty, flavorful, and pure comfort in a bowl

Get ready to experience the essence of comfort food with this Best Ever Beef Stew. This classic recipe is filled with tender chunks of beef, wholesome vegetables, and a rich, savory broth that warms you from the inside out. Whether it’s a crisp fall evening or a cozy weekend meal, this stew is sure to satisfy every craving for home-cooked goodness.

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🛒 Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Beef stew meat	2 pounds
All-purpose flour	½ cup
Seasoning salt	1 tablespoon
Olive oil	2 tablespoons
Black pepper	½ teaspoon
Onion, diced	1 large
Bay leaves	2
Worcestershire sauce	¼ cup
Water	2 cups
Beef demi-glace (or Swanson Flavor Boost)	2 heaping teaspoons
Red-skinned potatoes, diced	4 medium to large
Carrots, peeled and sliced	3 large
Celery, diced	1 stalk

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Coat the Beef
Place the stew meat in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the flour and seasoning salt, then shake until each piece of meat is thoroughly coated.

Step 2: Brown the Beef
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured meat and sear on all sides until golden brown. Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker and sprinkle with black pepper.

Step 3: Sauté the Onions
Using the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for about 2 minutes, scraping up any flavorful browned bits. Add the onions to the slow cooker.

Step 4: Deglaze the Pan
Pour the Worcestershire sauce, water, and beef demi-glace into the skillet. Whisk to blend and scrape the bottom to release all the rich drippings. Once the mixture is smooth, remove it from heat.

Step 5: Add the Vegetables
Place the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, celery, and bay leaves into the slow cooker on top of the beef and onions.

Step 6: Combine Everything
Pour the prepared Worcestershire-broth mixture from the skillet over the ingredients in the slow cooker, coating everything evenly.

Step 7: Slow Cook Until Tender
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender enough to fall apart and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.

Step 8: Finish and Serve
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Stir gently to combine, then ladle the stew into bowls. Serve warm and enjoy a comforting, flavorful meal.