Homemade Beef Stew Crock Pot Recipe
Description
Beef stew is a classic comfort food dish that is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. This homemade beef stew crock pot recipe is made with simple ingredients like beef chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions that are slow cooked in a savory tomato based broth. The result is a rich and flavorful stew that will have your family asking for seconds. Serve it with a side of crusty bread for a truly delicious meal.
Prep Time
This beef stew recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and get everything ready for the crock pot. You'll need to brown the beef, chop the vegetables, and measure out the spices and other ingredients. Once that's done, you can put everything in the crock pot and let it do the work.
Cook Time
This beef stew recipe cooks in the crock pot for approximately 6-8 hours on low heat. The longer it cooks, the more tender and flavorful the beef will be. If you're in a rush, you can cook this on high heat for 3-4 hours, but the texture and flavor won't be quite as good.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Add the beef cubes and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
2. Add the onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, and celery to the same skillet and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
4. Add the browned beef and the cooked vegetables to the crock pot and stir to combine.
5. Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
6. Serve the beef stew with crusty bread. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Crock pot
Notes
This stew can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 330
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
Recipe Tips
For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and add it to the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
If you prefer a thinner stew, add another cup of beef broth or water.
For a vegetarian version of this stew, substitute the beef with an equal amount of your favorite plant-based protein, such as tempeh, seitan, tofu, or beans.
This stew is also great with a side of mashed potatoes or your favorite grain, such as quinoa or rice.
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