Description
This hearty and comforting Crock Pot Beef Stew is a classic American dish that is perfect for a cozy family meal. Tender beef, savory broth, and a variety of vegetables come together in a slow cooker to create a delicious and satisfying stew.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Stew:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables:
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Broth and Seasonings:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
Additional:
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Coat Beef: Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in olive oil in a skillet.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker. Add vegetables.
- Add Flavors: Stir in broth, wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Finish: Add peas 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, mash some potatoes or add a cornstarch slurry.
- If avoiding wine, replace with extra beef broth.
- Stew tastes better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
