Craving a hearty, home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen? Crock Pot Beef Stew is your answer. It’s quick to prep, packed with healthy ingredients, and bursting with savory flavor. As a working parent, I understand the struggle for time, and that’s why this recipe is a lifesaver that never disappoints.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, Sunday evenings always meant the comforting aroma of beef stew simmering away in the kitchen. My grandmother’s recipe, a treasured heirloom, filled our home with warmth and anticipation. This Crock Pot Beef Stew recipe is my modern take, capturing that same nostalgic flavor with the ease and convenience of a slow cooker. The taste evokes feelings of home and family. It is the perfect dish for when the weather turns cold or you just need soul-warming comfort food.
Ingredients
Beef:
- 2 lbs Beef Stew Meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Vegetables:
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 3 Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 Celery stalks, chopped
- 4 medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
Broth & Seasoning:
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Sear the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss beef cubes with salt, pepper, and flour. Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- Layer in Crock Pot: Place chopped onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the crock pot. Add seared beef on top of the vegetables.
- Add Liquids & Seasonings: In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, and pour over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot. Add bay leaves.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until beef is tender.
- Add Potatoes: Add potatoes during the last 2 hours of cooking or until tender.
- Add Peas: Stir in frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve hot in bowls. Enjoy!
Crock Pot Beef Stew
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss beef cubes with salt, pepper, and flour. Sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- Place chopped onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the crock pot. Add seared beef on top of the vegetables.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, and pour over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot. Add bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until beef is tender.
- Add potatoes during the last 2 hours of cooking or until tender.
- Stir in frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve hot in bowls. Enjoy!
Notes
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