Crockpot Beef Stew - Hearty Slow Cooker Meal

🍽️ **Cooking Made Easy: Crock pot Beef Stew** 🍲 Crock pot beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy professionals, cooking enthusiasts, or family cooks. The slow cooking fills your home with delightful, mouth-watering aromas. 😋 🥘 **Ingredients:** - 2 lbs beef stew meat - 4 cups of beef broth - 4 large carrots - 3 medium potatoes - 1 large onion - 3 cloves garlic - 2 stalks celery - 1 cup green peas - 2 tbsp tomato paste - 1 tsp each dried thyme & rosemary - 1 bay leaf - Salt & pepper - 2 tbsp olive oil (optional) - 2 tbsp flour (optional) 👨‍🍳 **Cooking Steps:** 1. Prepare your ingredients: chop veggies, cut meat into bite-sized pieces. 2. (Optional) Brown the meat in olive oil for added flavor. 3. Layer ingredients in the crock pot. 4. Pour in beef broth, stir gently. 5. Choose cooking time: 4-6 hours (high) or 8-10 hours (low). 6. Add green peas 30 minutes before the end of cooking. 🍲 **Beef Stew Tips:** - Browning the meat enhances flavor. - Use fresh herbs for more aroma. - For a thicker stew, add flour-water slurry in the last hour of cooking. 🥖 **Serve & Store:** Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. #CrockpotRecipes #BeefStew #ComfortFood #SlowCookedGoodness #HomeCooking #MealPrep #FoodStorage #CookingTips.