Description
This Crock Pot Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for cozy nights. Tender chunks of beef, along with vegetables and savory herbs, simmer together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Beef Stew:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 large carrots (sliced)
- 3 medium potatoes (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the beef, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic into the crock pot.
- Mix Broth: In a small bowl, mix together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Pour over the meat and vegetables in the crock pot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Thicken (Optional): If desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes to thicken the stew.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the crock pot.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
