When you're making beef stew, there is one thing you cannot afford not to do. This is the technique that will give your dish a much-needed boost.

Try our slow cooker beef stew recipe for a comforting meal with tender beef, potatoes, and carrots, all simmered to perfection.

Cold weather is the perfect time for slow cooked dishes like beef stew; no fancy equipment needed except a heavy-duty stovetop-to-oven pot.

Nothing beats the comforting aroma of beef stew or pasta sauce simmering in a Crock-Pot, especially for those especially cold winter days.

Is there anything better than coming home to the comforting aroma of a slow-cooked beef stew? It's the scent that takes us back to our childhood, making us feel safe and loved.