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A steaming bowl of hearty beef stew with tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and celery in a rich gravy, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a rustic wooden table

Comforting Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

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A slow-cooked beef stew with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and rich gravy, ideal for comforting family meals.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef chunks on all sides, then transfer to slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour beef broth over ingredients in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until beef is tender and flavors meld.
  6. Serve hot garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • For a thicker gravy, whisk in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • You can add peas or green beans for extra color and nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 410 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg