Rich Carrot & Tomato Beef Stew

Serve the Potatoes on the Side of This Amazing Stew Recipe
No potatoes in this easy beef stew recipe. This rich, flavorful stew recipe can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. Serve mashed potatoes, herbed boiled potatoes or fried potatoes on the side.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 to 8 hours (slow cooker) and 2 to 3 hours (stovetop)
Total Time: 7 to 8 hours or 2 to 3 hours
Servings: 8

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil (more if needed)
2 pounds stew meat
2 cans (15 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, diced
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf

Here’s how to make it:
To make in the slow cooker, heat the olive oil in a skillet.
Add the beef, in batches, and cook until well browned on all sides.
Put into a slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients.
Cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours.
To make on the stovetop, heat the olive oil in a large soup pot.
Add the beef, in batches, and cook until well browned on all sides.
Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 2 to 3 hours.