Description

This Crock Pot Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender beef, flavorful broth, and a variety of vegetables simmered to perfection in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Additional Ingredients:

4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 garlic cloves (minced)
4 medium carrots (sliced)
3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
2 celery stalks (sliced)
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
1 bay leaf
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Coat Beef: In a large bowl, toss the beef stew meat with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Brown Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown the beef in batches, then transfer to the crock pot.
Add Ingredients: Add beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, garlic, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and bay leaf to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
Adjust Seasoning: Discard the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

For a thicker stew, mash some of the potatoes or use a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.