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Best Crock Pot Beef Stew

Crock Pot Beef Stew is the perfect comfort food for any season. It’s hearty, filling, and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the stew
  • 1.5-2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes Use tender cuts of beef for the best results.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour For dredging the beef.
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional) Can be substituted with more beef broth.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 leaf bay leaf Remove before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, dredge them in flour, and brown in batches. Set aside.
  2. In the crock pot, layer the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, then add the browned beef, minced garlic, and cubed potatoes.
Cooking
  1. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine (if using), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
  2. Pour the mixture over the crock pot ingredients, ensuring everything is mostly submerged.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Finish & Serve
  1. Stir in the frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  2. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Brown the beef for added flavor. Customize with your favorite vegetables and herbs. Adjust seasoning as needed.