One-Pot Comfort: Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe You’ll Love

introduction

This beef stew feels like home. It cooks slow and gives warm taste. This dish uses simple food and small work. If you want a clear crockpot beef stew guide, this recipe fits well.

why make this recipe

Make this stew when you want a warm meal with little work. The slow pot makes the meat soft and the soup full of taste. You can start it in the morning and eat at night. Try other easy crockpot dinners if you like slow meals.

how to make One-Pot Comfort: Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe You’ll Love

Cut the beef into cubes. Dust the beef with flour, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a pan and brown the meat if you want a deep taste. Put the beef in the crock pot. Add the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir in the tomato paste and pour in the beef broth. Cover the pot and cook on Low for 8–9 hours or on High for 4–5 hours. When the beef is soft, take out the bay leaves and serve.

For a different slow-cook idea, see this one-pot chicken and potatoes recipe for simple tips.

Ingredients :

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 2 bay leaves

You can use other beef cuts for a change. See a beef shank recipe for ideas.

Directions :

1. Coat beef in flour, salt, and pepper; brown in olive oil (optional).
2. Add beef, vegetables, garlic, and seasonings to crock pot.
3. Stir in tomato paste and broth.
4. Cook on Low 8–9 hrs or High 4–5 hrs until beef is tender.
5. Remove bay leaves, serve hot.
   
   

how to serve One-Pot Comfort: Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe You’ll Love

Serve the stew hot in deep bowls. Add fresh parsley or a small sprinkle of pepper on top. Give bread or rice on the side for a full meal. If you like richer meat dishes, see other beef shank recipes for ideas.

how to store One-Pot Comfort: Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe You’ll Love

Cool the stew to room temperature in two hours. Put it in sealed boxes and put them in the fridge for up to 4 days. For long storage, freeze in tight bags or boxes for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before warming.

tips to make One-Pot Comfort: Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe You’ll Love

• Brown the beef first for more taste, but you can skip this to save time.
• Cut vegetables in same size so they cook the same.
• Use low heat for the best soft meat.
• If the stew is thin, mix 1 tbsp flour with a little cold water and stir in at the end. Heat until thick.
• Taste at the end and add a bit more salt or pepper if you need it.

variation (if any)

• Add a cup of mushrooms for more earth taste.
• Add a splash of red wine with the broth for a deeper flavor.
• Swap some potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweet note.
• Use beef stew meat or short ribs if you want a change.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen beef?
A: Yes. Thaw it first for best browning and even cook.

Q: Can I cook this on the stove?
A: Yes. Brown beef, add all items to a large pot, cover, and simmer on low 2–3 hours until soft.

Q: Do I need to brown the beef?
A: No. Browning gives more taste but you can skip it and cook straight in the crock pot.

Q: Can I make this in an instant pot?
A: Yes. Use the meat/stew setting and cook for about 35–45 minutes under high pressure, then use natural release.

Q: Can I add peas or green beans?
A: Yes. Add them in the last 30 minutes of cook time so they stay bright and not mushy.

Conclusion

Find more slow-cook ideas in this list of 55 Best Crockpot Recipes – Easy Slow-Cooker Dinner Ideas.

Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew

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• Author: olivia
• Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: None

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A warm and comforting beef stew that cooks slowly in a crock pot, using simple ingredients for a rich flavor.

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Ingredients

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• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 2 bay leaves

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Instructions

1. Cut the beef into cubes and dust with flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a pan and brown the meat (optional).
3. Put the beef in the crock pot.
4. Add the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
5. Stir in the tomato paste and pour in the beef broth.
6. Cover the pot and cook on Low for 480–540 minutes or on High for 240–300 minutes until the beef is soft.
7. Remove the bay leaves and serve hot.

Notes

For added flavor, brown the beef first. You can also add mushrooms or red wine for variations.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 450
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 35g
• Cholesterol: 85mg