Crockpot Beef Stew
The crockpot beef stew is a hearty soup made with tender beef, vegetables and savory seasonings simmered in the slow cooker. It's a comforting dinner on a chill day!
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 pounds stewing beef , cut into large 1-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt , more to taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper , more to taste
- 32 ounces beef stock , or broth
- 2-3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2-3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small onion , diced
- 1 pound baby potatoes , quartered
- 4 carrots , peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces
- 4 celery ribs , sliced thin
- 2 bay leaves
- 2-4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Brown beef. Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in large heavy saute pan or stock pot. Season 2 pounds stewing beef with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and then add to pan. Cook in 2 batches, until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per batch. Put the meat in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Combine liquid and seasonings. Add 32 ounces beef stock, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste and 2 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce to the pot. Add 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Simmer for a couple minutes and scrape the bottom of the pan to get the bits. Pour the liquid from the pan into the slow cooker with the beef.
- Add vegetables to crock pot. Add 1 onion, 1 pound quartered potatoes, 4 diced carrots and 4 thin sliced celery ribs to the slow cooker. Place 2 bay leaves on top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or 3-4 hours on high heat. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Make flour thickener. In a small bowl whisk together 2-4 Tablespoons flour and 1/2 cup stew broth. Add more flour for a thicker stew. Then pour back into the slow cooker and cook an additional 30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve. Serve while warm. Add fresh herbs on top if desired.
Notes
Variations:
If you'd like to add in more vegetables, try adding the below the last hour of cooking.
- Add 1 cup frozen peas
- Add 1 cup frozen corn
- Add 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 900mg, Potassium: 1173mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 7019IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 82mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
