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Amish Farmhouse Feast – Cheesy Beef & Potato Stew (Slow Cooker)

“Amish Farmhouse Feast” – Cheesy Beef & Potato Stew 🥔🧀
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 1½ lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme • 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper • 1¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 tbsp butter (optional) • Parsley to garnish
Directions
- Load the pot: Add potatoes, onion, garlic, and beef to the slow cooker; season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour & cook: Mix broth, Worcestershire, and tomato paste; pour over. Cook LOW 7–8 hrs or HIGH 3–4 hrs until tender.
- Thicken: Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook 10–15 min until gravy thickens.
- Cheese it: Sprinkle cheddar on top; cover 3–5 min to melt. Garnish with parsley.
Tips & Swaps
- Add 1 cup sliced carrots or mushrooms with the potatoes.
- For deeper flavor, brown the beef in a skillet first.
- No slow cooker? Simmer covered on the stovetop 70–90 minutes, adding a splash of broth as needed.