Loxley Martin cooks Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Category: Slow Cooker Meals
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
Servings: 6

Selling your home is a marathon, not a sprint. And during that stretch, you still need to feed your family. This slow cooker beef stew is hearty, hands-off and won’t make your home smell like a steakhouse. Perfect for showings, easy to clean up and totally comforting.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
  
  

• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  
  

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  
  

• 2 celery stalks, chopped
  
  

• 1 small onion, chopped (optional for lower odor)
  
  

• 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  
  

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  
  

• 1 teaspoon salt
  
  

• ½ teaspoon pepper
  
  

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
  
  

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except cornstarch and water to the slow cooker. Stir gently.
   
   

2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours, until meat and vegetables are tender.
   
   

3. Optional: Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir into stew to thicken. Let cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
   
   

4. Serve warm with bread or over rice.
   
   

Why It Works When Selling Your Home

• No strong searing smells: Skip browning the beef to avoid lingering odor.
  
  

• Set it and forget it: No stirring needed during busy showing windows.
  
  

• One-dish cleanup: Everything goes in one pot, cleanup is minimal.
  
  

Comforting and filling: Keeps the family satisfied during long days.