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Crockpot Beef Stew

A hearty slow-cooked beef stew with tender beef, vegetables, and rich savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Stew Base
  • 2 lbs beef chuck cubed
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 3 potatoes cubed
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef knife

Method
 

  1. Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Brown beef in olive oil until seared on all sides.
  3. Transfer beef to crockpot and sauté onions and garlic.
  4. Add vegetables, broth, tomato paste, and seasonings.
  5. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
  6. Remove bay leaves and serve hot.

Notes

Tastes even better the next day.