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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

This Crockpot Beef Stew recipe is the ultimate comfort food! It’s perfect for those crisp fall evenings or chilly winter days when you crave something hearty and satisfying.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons flour or gluten-free flour
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast (trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes (I prefer Prime beef, I start with a 3 lb piece before trimming off fat))
  • 1 1/2 cups Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots (sliced 1/2 inch thick diagonal, from 3 to 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (from 3 ribs)
  • 1 medium onion (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 ounces white button mushrooms (quartered)
  • 3 prigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)

Instructions

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  1. Combine broth, flour, tomato paste, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Heat a large skillet oven over high heat, spray with oil and brown the beef on all sides in two batches. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker, then spray the skillet again.
  3. Add the carrots, celery, onions and garlic and brown, stirring about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and add the potatoes, mushrooms, thyme and bay leaves and pour the broth mixture on top.
  4. Cover and cook low 8 hours, until the meat and vegetables are tender.
  5. Discard the thyme and bay leaves, stir in the peas and let them sit 1 minute until heated through. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.

Notes

  • Makes about 8 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/3 cups Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 22.5g (8%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 10.5g (16%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 124.5mg (42%) Sodium 410mg (17%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/3 cups
Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 22.5g 8%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 10.5g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 124.5mg 42%
Sodium 410mg 17%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.