Beef Stew - Slow Cooker

By Thom7747

Here's a classic old-fashioned beef stew that simmers for hours in the slow cooker. I call it my "lazy" stew because it's so easy to make on busy days. Perfect for hearty appetites, it's guaranteed to keep folks coming back for more!

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch pieces)
• 6 to 8 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed, optional
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Place roast in a slow cooker; sprinkle with soup mix, browning sauce if desired, salt and pepper.
1. Pour water over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
2. Remove roast to a cutting board; let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Add vegetables to slow cooker.
4. Cube beef and return to slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook on low for 1½ hours or until vegetables are tender.
6. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew.
7. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until thickened.