Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew recipe. Designed for busy weeknights, this hearty dish requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Simply toss in tender beef stew meat, colorful vegetables, and a blend of rich herbs and spices into your slow cooker, and let it work its magic. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this savory stew is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it’s perfect for meal prep—enjoy delicious leftovers that taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds stew meat (beef)
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 5 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 cup apple vinegar
- Fresh rosemary and bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ cup flour
- 3–6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chilled butter (split)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 3 tablespoons tomato concentrate
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup cold water mixed with 3 tablespoons corn starch (optional)
- 2–3 drops gravy master (optional for a deeper color)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and seasoning the beef.
- (Optional) Brown the stew meat in olive oil for extra flavor.
- Place all ingredients in the slow cooker, starting with root vegetables.
- Add liquids and seasonings; stir well to combine.
- Cook on low for about 7 hours or high for about 3-4 hours until meat is tender.
- Thicken with cornstarch mixture if desired during the last hour of cooking.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg