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Comforting Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
Imagine having a beef stew ready in 15 minutes? Well you could...
Three Buck Suppers
September 02, 2025
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This slow-cooker beef stew hits different when you're craving comfort food without the fuss.
What's the secret? I brown the beef first. Most people skip this step, but it adds incredible depth of flavor that you just can't get otherwise.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Ingredient | Amount | Est. Cost* |
|---|---|---|
1 lb | $1.00 | |
1 medium, diced | $0.25 | |
1 cup | $0.30 | |
2 medium, cubed | $0.40 | |
3 cups | $0.45 | |
2 Tbsp | $0.20 | |
3 Tbsp | $0.15 | |
1 tsp | $0.08 | |
1 tsp | $0.12 | |
To taste | $0.05 |
Total Cost: $3.00 per serving (serves 4)
Recipe:
Brown the beef: Heat oil in skillet, brown cubed beef on all sides (don't skip this!)
Prep slow cooker: Add browned beef, onions, carrots, potatoes to slow cooker
Make slurry: Whisk flour into 1 cup of beef broth until smooth, add tomato paste
Combine: Pour slurry and remaining broth over ingredients, add seasonings
Cook: Low 8 hours or high 4 hours until beef is tender
The Secret Ingredient Browning the beef creates those caramelized bits that dissolve into the stew, creating restaurant-quality depth of flavor.
Pro tip: Make this Sunday, eat leftovers all week. It tastes even better the next day.