Simple Crock Pot Beef Stew

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Cozy up with this Simple Crock Pot Beef Stew—an effortlessly hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Tender chunks of seared beef simmer low and slow alongside carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and garlic, all enveloped in a rich broth infused with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary. With minimal prep and eight hours of hands-off cooking, this comforting beef stew is a one-pot wonder that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Ideal for feeding a hungry family or meal prepping for the week, this classic crock pot recipe is a must-try for easy, satisfying dinners.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 medium carrots
• 3 medium russet potatoes
• 3 medium celery stalks
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 4 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. Toss the beef stew meat with the all-purpose flour until evenly coated.

3. Sear the beef in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot.

4. Peel and dice the onion into bite-sized pieces. Chop the carrots, potatoes, and celery into similar-sized chunks. Mince the garlic cloves.

5. Add the diced onion, carrots, potatoes, celery, and garlic to the crock pot, spreading them evenly over the beef.

6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

7. Pour the broth mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot. Add the bay leaf on top.

8. Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.

9. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Optionally adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.

10. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy your hearty beef stew!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (509.1g)

Calories		577
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		35.6 g	46%
	Saturated Fat	13.2 g	66%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		106 mg	35%
Sodium		1132 mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate		33.1 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	4.1 g	15%
	Total Sugars	5.6 g
Protein		36.1 g	72%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		79 mg	6%
Iron		5.6 mg	31%
Potassium		1325 mg	28%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1919 cal (53.6%%)

Protein: 870 cal (24.3%%)

Carbs: 792 cal (22.1%%)