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Callie Brooks

Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew

Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort dish filled with tender beef, rustic vegetables, and rich savory broth. It’s ideal for cold nights, busy weekdays, or family gatherings — an easy, wholesome meal that requires minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: American
Calories: 365
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1½ inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 large carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • slow cooker or crock pot
  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper, then toss in flour until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown beef in small batches until golden. Transfer to crock pot.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add to the crock pot.
  4. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves to the crock pot. Stir well.
  5. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes on top. Cover and cook on low for 7–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
  6. Add frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  7. Remove bay leaves, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 1150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8450IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For extra creaminess, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese at the end. Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes hold their shape better than red potatoes. To save time, prep everything the night before and store it in the fridge until ready to cook. Don’t forget to remove bay leaves before serving!

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