Description
This hearty and comforting Crock Pot Beef Stew is the perfect meal for a cozy night in. Tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and flavorful broth come together in a slow cooker for a delicious dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Stew:
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Broth:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Vegetables:
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Coat Beef: In a large bowl, toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Sear Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear beef until browned, then transfer to the crock pot.
- Combine Ingredients: Add broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Add Peas: In the last 30 minutes, stir in frozen peas. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this stew by adding your favorite herbs and spices.
- This stew freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low, 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Beef Stew, Slow Cooker Stew, Comfort Food, Beef Stew Recipe
