Warm up your weeknights with this Easy Beef Stew Crock Pot recipe—a hearty, slow-cooked classic that's perfect for busy days. Tender chunks of seared beef chuck roast are paired with a medley of yellow potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in a rich, savory broth infused with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary. With just 25 minutes of prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this one-pot meal is as simple as it is satisfying. Perfect for feeding the whole family, this comforting recipe is best served hot with crusty bread or over a bed of rice. Whether you’re craving a cozy dinner or meal prepping for the week, this crock pot beef stew checks all the boxes.
Cut the beef chuck roast into 1.5-inch cubes. Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper, then lightly coat them with all-purpose flour.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Set the browned beef aside.
Peel and cube the yellow potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Peel and slice the carrots into thick rounds. Chop celery into chunks. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In the crock pot, add the browned beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary until well combined. Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Add the bay leaf to the crock pot. Stir everything gently to combine.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
Once the stew is cooked, remove the bay leaf and give the stew a final stir. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice, and enjoy your hearty, comforting beef stew.
Calories |
3472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 213.8 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.5 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 7227 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 195.6 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 33.6 mg | 187% | |
| Potassium | 7245 mg | 154% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.