Description
A hearty and flavorful Beef Stew Crock Pot recipe that is perfect for a comforting meal. This slow-cooked stew features tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and aromatic herbs in a rich broth.
Ingredients
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Beef Stew Crock Pot
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) flour for thickening
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen peas (optional)
Equipment Needed:
- Crock Pot (slow cooker)
- Skillet for browning the meat
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
Instructions
- Brown the meat: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown beef cubes, and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Cook onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste: Stir in tomato paste for flavor.
- Transfer to the Crock Pot: Combine meat, onion mixture, and other ingredients in the Crock Pot.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Mix in potatoes, carrots, broth, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cook slowly: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Prepare the thickener: Mix flour with water to thicken the stew.
- Thicken the stew: Add the flour mixture to the Crock Pot and let it thicken.
- Add peas (optional): Include frozen peas in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve hot with bread or side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
Keywords: Beef Stew, Crock Pot, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe
