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Crock Pot Beef Stew recipe

Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe: Hearty and Comforting

Hearty Crock Pot beef stew with tender beef and vegetables, ideal for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine optional
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes cubed
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • Suggested Sides: Crusty bread mashed potatoes

Instructions
 

  • Toss beef with flour, salt, pepper. Brown in oil; transfer to Crock Pot.
  • Sauté onion, garlic; add to Crock Pot. Deglaze skillet with 1 cup broth; add to Crock Pot with remaining broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, optional Worcestershire.
  • Add carrots, potatoes, celery. Cook on Low 8-10 hours or High 4-5 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves; stir in peas. Garnish with optional parsley.
  • Serve with bread or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Brown beef for best flavor.
  • Thicken with cornstarch if desired.
  • Store in fridge or freeze.
  • Serve with a salad or noodles.