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Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

This Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe brings comfort to your dinner table. The slow cooking process creates tender beef and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed
  • 4 medium potatoes diced
  • 3 large carrots sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • Cut beef into small cubes.
  • Dice potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  • Slice carrots into rounds.
  • Chop onion and celery.
  • Add beef to crockpot first.
  • Layer vegetables over beef.
  • Mix broth with tomato paste.
  • Pour mixture over ingredients.
  • Add salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • Drop in bay leaves.
  • Cook on low 8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving

Notes

  1. Brown beef first for deeper flavor
  2. Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking
  3. Don't lift the lid during cooking
  4. Add salt at the end to taste
  5. Thicken with cornstarch if desired
Keyword Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe