Beef Stew Crock Pot Recipe

Warm up with this incredibly comforting and flavorful Beef Stew, slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot! This easy recipe boasts tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory broth that tastes even better the next day. Perfect for a chilly evening or a cozy weekend meal. Get ready for the ultimate taste of homemade comfort!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 500 mins
Calories 426.2 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Beef Stew Crock Pot

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Beef Stew Crock Pot

  • Round Steaks
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Hot Pepper Sauce
  • Garlic Powder
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • Beef Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • Stewed Tomatoes
  • Bay Leaves
  • Parsley
  • 2 carrots (chopped)
  • New Potatoes
  • Sliced Mushrooms
  • Frozen Peas
  • Clove
  • Water

How to Make Beef Stew Crock Pot

  1. In a bowl, dredge 2 lbs beef stew meat in a mixture of 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Set aside.
  3. Place the browned beef in your crock pot. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 4 cups beef broth, 1 cup red wine (optional), 1 bay leaf, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until the beef is incredibly tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  5. For a thicker stew, you can remove about 1 cup of the cooking liquid and whisk together 2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water. Stir the slurry into the stew and cook for another 15 minutes.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

13g

Carbs

12g