Slow Cooker Mediterranean Beef Stew

This comforting slow cooker beef stew is packed with rich flavor, tender vegetables, and warming Mediterranean-inspired spices. The best part? You simply layer everything into the slow cooker and let it do all the work. The beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while the vegetables soak up the savory broth infused with garlic, rosemary, turmeric, and ginger. It’s an easy, wholesome dinner that feels hearty without being heavy.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb lean beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Start by preparing the beef. Pat the stew meat dry with paper towels to help it absorb flavor better during cooking. Lightly season the beef with salt and black pepper.

Next, prepare the vegetables. Chop the onion, slice the carrots, and cut the zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Spread the vegetables evenly across the bottom of your slow cooker. This creates a flavorful base that keeps the beef elevated while everything slowly cooks together.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, olive oil, minced garlic, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and rosemary. Stir until the tomato paste fully dissolves into the broth and the spices are evenly combined. This aromatic sauce gives the stew its deep savory flavor with a warm Mediterranean touch.

Place the seasoned beef on top of the vegetables inside the slow cooker. Slowly pour the prepared sauce mixture over everything, making sure the beef and vegetables are well coated.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. As it cooks, the beef becomes incredibly tender and the vegetables soften perfectly while absorbing all the delicious flavors from the broth and spices.

Once cooking is complete, gently stir the stew to combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.

Serve this hearty beef stew warm with rice, mashed potatoes, couscous, or crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired for a fresh finish. It also stores beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep or leftovers the next day.