Simple Crock Pot Beef Stew
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.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 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
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Toss the beef stew meat with the all-purpose flour until evenly coated.
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.
Peel and dice the onion into bite-sized pieces. Chop the carrots, potatoes, and celery into similar-sized chunks. Mince the garlic cloves.
Add the diced onion, carrots, potatoes, celery, and garlic to the crock pot, spreading them evenly over the beef.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the broth mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot. Add the bay leaf on top.
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.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Optionally adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy your hearty beef stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.3 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.3 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 7391 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.4 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 273.2 g | 546% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 38.8 mg | 216% | |
| Potassium | 8598 mg | 183% | |
*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.
