Crock Pot Beef Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
371 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Beef Stew
Description
The Crock Pot Beef Stew recipe starts by browning flour-coated beef cubes to create a flavorful crust and a thickened base for the stew. The browned beef is placed into a slow cooker along with chopped celery, carrots, onions, garlic, potatoes, peas, and seasonings like bay leaves, thyme, and parsley. Tomato paste adds a subtle acidity and richness, complemented by the addition of red wine and beef broth as the cooking liquids. The long, slow cooking time melts the connective tissue of the chuck beef, resulting in tender, flavorful meat and soft vegetables that soak up the braising liquid.
The finished stew has a balanced texture with slightly soft vegetables and melt-in-your-mouth beef, while the broth is thick and hearty from the flour coating and tomato paste. This method allows hands-off cooking and a deep, developed flavor.
This stew is suitable for serving as a main dish alongside crusty bread or over egg noodles or rice. It’s filling and can be a satisfying dinner option on colder days. The slow cooker method lets home cooks prepare the dish with minimal active time, letting flavors meld as the stew cooks.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds chuck beef cut into cubes
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 3 large carrot sliced into rounds
- ½ cup peas frozen
- 5 Yukon gold potatoes cut into bite-sized cubes (about 2 pounds
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup red wine
Instructions
- To a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add oil.
- Once hot, add beef with the flour. Brown the beef in the skillet (4-6 minutes).
- Add the browned beef to the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 3-3 ½ hours, or until the potatoes and meat are tender. Remove the bay leaves and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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