Foolproof Crock Pot Beef Stew
Warm, hearty, and endlessly satisfying, this Foolproof Crock Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that practically cooks itself! Tender chunks of seared beef, melt-in-your-mouth carrots, potatoes, and celery, and a rich, savory broth boosted with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic thyme come together in your slow cooker for an effortless, flavor-packed meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this no-fail recipe allows for hands-off cooking while delivering robust, homestyle results every time. With optional frozen peas for extra color and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish, this crock pot classic is guaranteed to please the whole family. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep and perfect for leftovers, this beef stew is a must-try for anyone seeking the best slow cooker recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef stew meat, cubed
- 0.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 3 stalks Celery stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 cup Frozen peas (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss the beef stew meat with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef in batches and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant and softened. Add the onion and garlic to the crock pot.
Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery to the crock pot, arranging them evenly over the beef.
In a small bowl, mix the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
30 minutes before serving, add the frozen peas (if using). Stir gently and continue cooking.
Discard the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the beef stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.0 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.4 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 726 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 6918 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.2 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 227.0 g | 454% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 38.1 mg | 212% | |
| Potassium | 8477 mg | 180% | |
*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.
