Never Fail Never Watch Beef Stew Crock Pot
Effortlessly hearty and absolutely foolproof, the "Never Fail Never Watch Beef Stew Crock Pot" is your ultimate answer to a comforting, hands-free dinner. Packed with tender beef, perfectly cooked vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and celery, and simmered in a rich, herb-infused beef broth, this slow cooker stew is as easy as it is flavorful. Designed for busy days, this recipe requires minimal prep: just a quick sear on the beef for an unbeatable depth of flavor, followed by layering everything into your crock pot and letting it cook low and slow for 8 hours. The result? Melt-in-your-mouth beef, a medley of perfectly tender veggies, and an aromatic broth that will have your whole kitchen smelling irresistible. Ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prepping, this no-fail, low-effort recipe pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side of rice for a satisfying, complete meal. Perfectly seasoned and truly hands-off, it’s the definition of set-it-and-forget-it comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef stew meat
- 4 medium Potatoes
- 4 medium Carrots
- 3 stalks Celery stalks
- 1 large Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Cut the potatoes, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly dust the beef stew meat with flour, shaking off any excess.
Sear the beef in the hot skillet until browned on all sides. No need to cook through—just create a golden crust for flavor.
Transfer the seared beef to the crock pot and add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Add the bay leaf to the crock pot. Stir gently to mix the ingredients while still keeping the veggies evenly distributed.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set to low heat. Let cook for 8 hours without opening or stirring to allow the flavors to develop and the beef to tenderize.
After 8 hours, discard the bay leaf. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.0 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.5 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 7388 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.9 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 276.7 g | 553% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 40.0 mg | 222% | |
| Potassium | 9847 mg | 210% | |
*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.
