Crock Pot Beef Stew
A hearty and comforting slow-cooked beef stew made with tender beef chunks, vegetables, and a rich broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 500 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks (1–1½ inch pieces)
- 4 carrots, sliced (or cut into chunks)
- 4 potatoes, diced (Yukon gold or russet)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef stock (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Add the beef chunks to the Crock Pot. Spread the carrots, diced potatoes, and chopped onion over the beef.
- In a bowl, whisk together the beef stock, tomato paste, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Pour the seasoned stock mixture evenly over the ingredients in the Crock Pot. Give the top a gentle stir to distribute the liquid.
- Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for about 4 hours, until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Stir the stew before serving to combine the juices and vegetables. Adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, use vegetable stock and mushrooms plus white beans. Searing beef before adding to the Crock Pot enhances flavor but is optional.
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