Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Stew

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Stew

Full of fresh, summery flavors, our Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Stew is so delicious and easy! This brightly flavorful beef stew with vegetables is the perfect comfort food any time of year.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef stew with zucchini, summer beef stew, vegetable beef stew, vegetable beef stew recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

Slow cooker

Ingredients

1 pound stew beef
2 cloves garlic minced, or 2 teaspoons of garlic paste
2 bay leaves
1 shallot sliced thinly, or 2 green onions
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 zucchini cubed to bite size
1 summer squash cubed to bite size
1 yellow bell pepper cubed to bite size
1 red bell pepper cubed to bite size
pinch salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese and fresh basil (optional) for garnish

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

Whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, garlic, shallot, and salt and pepper to taste.
2 cloves garlic, 1 shallot, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 cups beef broth, pinch salt and pepper
Pour half of the broth mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker, then add your stew meat.
1 pound stew beef
Pour the remaining half of the broth mixture over the meat and add the bay leaves.
2 bay leaves
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally. Add diced vegetables in the last 30 minutes of cooking time. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Garnish, serve, and enjoy!
1 zucchini, 1 summer squash, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil (optional)

Notes

Choose the right beef: It's important to make sure you choose the right beef stew meat when making this recipe, so it's fall-apart tender! I prefer to use already cubed-up stew meat, but you can also use chuck roast beef and cut it yourself.

Adding vegetables: Don't forget to add in your fresh vegetables in the last 30 minutes of cooking time. This ensures your vegetables won't be mushy!

To store: Store beef stew in an airtight container, placed in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

Reheating: Warm up beef stew leftovers in a large pot, over medium-low heat on the stovetop. You may need to add a splash of beef broth as needed.

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