Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker beef and rice stew, perfect for cozy dinners. Tender beef, vegetables, and rice simmer together in a flavorful broth for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
4 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add sliced carrots, celery, rinsed rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until beef is tender and rice is cooked through.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes