Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe
Description
Beef stew meat is placed in the bottom of a crock pot with peeled and diced potatoes, and layered with sliced carrots, onions, and frozen green beans. The liquid component includes crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and water, providing a tomato-based broth with umami depth from the Worcestershire.
Seasoned with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves, the stew simmers over several hours on low or high settings, allowing the beef to become tender and the vegetables to cook thoroughly. The slow cooker method requires minimal active preparation and yields a thick, comforting stew with clearly distinguishable ingredients.
Serving suggestions include pairing the stew with homemade cornbread to complement its hearty flavor and enhance the meal experience. This stew functions as a satisfying main course for cooler weather or when a slow-cooked, flavorful entree is desired.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs stew meat
- (1) 16 oz green beans frozen
- 3 carrot peeled and sliced, whole
- 3 russet potatoes peeled and diced into large pieces, peeled and diced
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 2 bay leaf
- (1) 14 oz crushed tomatoes can
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a 6 quart crock pot, place the stew meat and the potatoes on the bottom.
- Place the green beans, onions, and carrots on top.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and the water on top. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 3.5-4 hours.
- Allow it to sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve the beef stew alongside homemade cornbread to complete the meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1673mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5816IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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