Simple Beef Stew Crock Pot
Warm up your kitchen with this comforting Simple Beef Stew Crock Pot recipe, a hearty, classic dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Tender chunks of beef chuck are coated in a seasoned flour, seared for added depth of flavor, and slow-cooked to perfection with vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, and optional peas. A rich broth made with beef stock, tomato paste, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce infuses every bite with savory goodness. With just 20 minutes of prep and a luxurious 8-hour low simmer in your slow cooker, this recipe is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve piping hot for a soul-soothing dinner the whole family will love. Ideal for fans of slow cooker recipes, beef stew, and easy comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the cubed beef chuck and toss to coat evenly.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the floured beef cubes in batches (avoid overcrowding) and brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer the onions and garlic to the crock pot.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the beef and onions in the crock pot.
Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes on top of the beef mixture in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the frozen peas (if using) to the crock pot and stir gently.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy your hearty beef stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.7 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.2 g | 391% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 6154 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.4 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 206.6 g | 413% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 37.7 mg | 209% | |
| Potassium | 8794 mg | 187% | |
*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.
