Description
This Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe features tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory broth, making it the perfect dish for cozy dinners.
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-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
- Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, celery, and garlic until softened, then add to the crockpot.
- Add potatoes, carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to the crockpot.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with a bit of water and stir into the stew to thicken before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider letting the stew sit for a day in the refrigerator before serving; the flavors will deepen and improve.
- 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, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker