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Crock Pot Beef Stew
Indulge in the ultimate comfort with my Crock Pot beef stew, where tender chunks of beef melt in a rich, savory broth chocked full of vegetables, promising a hearty and delicious meal that practically cooks itself!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
- 2 pounds Stewed beef chunks
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 1 onion quartered
- 3 celery stalks cut into 1-inch pieces
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 24 ounces Baby White Potatoes quartered
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worchestire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup frozen peas thawed
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Add the oil. Then in a separate bowl, season the beef with the paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the beef in the frying pan and brown on all sides (about 5 minutes) until a nice golden crust is obtained).
- While the beef is cooking, wash and cut potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic. Place in the crock pot, along with the baby carrots.
- Place the semi-cooked beef in the crock pot and sprinkle the thyme and parsley on top.
- Mix the beef broth with the tomato paste and Worchestire sauce. Pour on top of the beef and vegetables. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- In a bowl mix together the cornstarch and a ½ cup of the broth from the stew. Mix until smooth. Then begin to stir into the hot stew. Mix in the thawed green peas, and cook on high for 30 minutes.
- Stir the stew again just before dividing evenly among bowls and enjoy.
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Notes
- Carrots - I like to use baby carrots since their is no peeling and chopping involved. However, I do like the flavor of whole carrots better. You can use either for this recipe.
- Pre-Cooking Beef - I like to precook and sear the beef prior to placing in the slow cooker. It does take a few more minutes in the preparation step; however, it will yield amazing flavors as the end result. If you don't have the time--don't stress. You can skip this step.
- Vegetables - If you want to add more vegetables to your stew you can always add in chunks of mushroom, zucchini, corn, or even green beans to the stew.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1c
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
524mg
(22%)
Potassium
972mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4682IU
(94%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1c | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 524mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 972mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4682IU | 94% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.