Easy Beef Stew Crockpot Recipe
Tender beef chunks slow cooked with potatoes, carrots, and savory herbs in a rich, flavorful broth. This easy crockpot beef stew is the ultimate comfort food perfect for cozy dinners with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1 inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 potatoes diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp flour optional, for thickening
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Beef
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Optional: Lightly sear the beef in a skillet for extra flavor before adding it to the crockpot.
- Add the Vegetables
- Place carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions in the crockpot.
- Build the Flavor
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Add the Broth
- Pour beef broth over everything. Stir gently to combine.
- Slow Cook
- Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Thicken the Stew (Optional)
- If you like a thicker stew, whisk flour with some broth from the pot, then stir it back in and cook for an extra 20 minutes.
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Notes
- Serve with fresh bread to soak up the gravy.
- Top with fresh parsley for color and freshness.
- Add a side salad for balance.