Add the beef stew meat to the bottom of the crockpot.
Layer the potato chunks, sliced carrots, chopped cabbage, and diced onion on top of the beef.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables.
Pour the beef broth evenly across the ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft but still hold their shape.
Stir gently once before serving to distribute the broth.