Name: Crockpot Creamy Beef Potato Stew – Hearty Slow Cooker Comfort Food Recipe
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 3 carrots, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups beef broth; 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half); 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons water (optional, thickener); Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons water (optional, thickener)

Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Instructions

Step 1:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes on all sides until browned. This step adds deep flavor to the stew.

Step 2:

Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot. Add diced potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.

Step 3:

In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4:

Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients in the crockpot. Stir gently to combine everything evenly.

Step 5:

Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are soft. Stir in cream and cornstarch slurry (if using) during the last 30 minutes.

Notes

Always add cream during the final stage of cooking to prevent curdling. Slow cooking dairy for too long can affect texture and flavor.