Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe
Tender chunks of beef with vegetables in a rich broth, this slow cooker beef stew recipe is simple to throw together and makes for an incredibly comforting meal.
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1 in pieces
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into 1 inch pieces or a couple handfuls of baby carrots
- 2 handfuls of fingerling potatoes, halved if too large
- 1 white onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 stalks of celery, sliced into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tb Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Recipe Instructions
- Heat 2 tb of vegetable oil in a pan over medium high heat. Place beef chunks into a bowl and toss with salt and pepper.
- Add the meat to the pan in batches and be sure not to overcrowd. Brown on each side for about 30 seconds - 1 minute. Remove and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add all the ingredients except the cornstarch to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 7 ½ to 8 hours or high for 3 ½ to 4 hours.
- Taste for salt and pepper. Carefully remove roughly ½ cup of broth and mix in cornstarch until no clumps remain. Pour back into the slow cooker. The stew will thicken upon standing.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 1240mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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