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Crockpot Beef Stew (Easy Hearty & Comforting!)

A rich, savory, and perfectly comforting Crockpot Beef Stew made with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and herbs. Thick, hearty, and slow-cooked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein & Vegetables
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat cubed
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 4 potatoes diced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Broth & Flavor
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp paprika
For Thickening
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Toss beef in flour and sear in olive oil until browned.
  2. Transfer beef to crockpot.
  3. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
  4. Whisk broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and seasonings; pour into crockpot.
  5. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
  6. Mash some potatoes or add a flour slurry for thicker stew if desired.
  7. Serve hot and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Add peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking for color and sweetness.