Best Ever Beef Stew

Deeply comforting, rich, and absolutely satisfying

Get ready to dive into pure comfort with this Best Ever Beef Stew — a timeless, cozy dish packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a broth so flavorful it warms you from the inside out. Whether it’s a cold evening or you’re simply craving something homey and filling, this step-by-step recipe will help you create a bowl of classic goodness everyone will rave about.

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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–large
Carrots, peeled & sliced	3 large
Celery, diced	1 stalk

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Dredge the Beef

Place the stew meat in a large zip-top bag. Add the flour and seasoning salt, then shake until every piece is well coated.

Step 2: Brown the Meat

Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef and sear until nicely browned on all sides. Move the browned meat into your slow cooker and sprinkle with black pepper.

Step 3: Cook the Onion

Using the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, scraping up the flavorful browned bits. Add the onions to the slow cooker.

Step 4: Deglaze the Skillet

Pour the Worcestershire sauce, water, and demi-glace into the skillet. Whisk everything together, loosening any remaining browned bits from the pan. Once blended, remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5: Add the Veggies

Layer the potatoes, carrots, celery, and bay leaves over the meat and onions in the slow cooker.

Step 6: Bring It All Together

Pour the Worcestershire-broth mixture from the skillet over everything in the slow cooker.

Step 7: Let It Slow Cook

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the beef is meltingly tender and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.

Step 8: Finish and Serve

Remove the bay leaves before serving. Give the stew a gentle stir, then ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.