Description
This hearty Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with tender beef, colorful veggies, and rich, savory flavors, it’s simple to prepare and cooks slowly to perfection in your crockpot.
Ingredients
- Beef
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Celery
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Beef broth
- Tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Bay leaves
- Cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot and add onions, celery, garlic, potatoes, and carrots.
- In a separate bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves, then pour over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with a bit of water, stir it into the stew, and let it cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. Adjust the seasoning to your taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe, beef stew, slow cooker recipes, comfort food, easy recipes