Yesss, slow cooker comfort food coming right up 😌
Here’s a hearty slow-cooker beef stew / crockpot steak bites recipe—rich, cozy, and basically does all the work for you.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew (or Steak Bites)
Ingredients
Meat
- 2–2½ lbs beef chuck roast or sirloin (cut into big chunks for stew or bite-size for steak bites)
Veggies
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3–4 potatoes, chopped (Yukon gold or russet)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: mushrooms, celery, pearl onions
Liquid & Flavor
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional but 🔥)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust later)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
To Thicken
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional)
Optional Quick Sear (Highly Recommended)
Heat a skillet with a little oil and brown the beef quickly (1–2 min per side).
This step adds big flavor but can be skipped if you’re short on time.
Instructions
- Add veggies to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place beef on top.
- Whisk broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and seasonings.
- Pour over everything.
- Add bay leaf.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW: 7–8 hours
- HIGH: 4–5 hours
- If you want it thicker, stir in cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes.
Steak Bite Version (More “Juicy & Savory”)
- Skip potatoes and carrots
- Add:
- 3 tbsp butter (cut into cubes)
- Extra garlic
- Splash of beef broth (1–1½ cups total)
- Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon
Serve With
- Crusty bread 🥖
- Mashed potatoes
- Egg noodles
- Or straight from the bowl (no judgment)
If you want, I can:
- Make it dump-and-go
- Adjust for keto / low-carb
- Turn it into French onion–style, garlic butter, or pepper steak
Just say the vibe 👀🍲
