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Crockpot Beef Stew

Hearty Crockpot Beef Stew for Cozy Family Dinners

This Crockpot Beef Stew is a comforting meal, combining tender beef, Yukon Gold potatoes, and carrots in a rich gravy. Perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 4 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes Cubed
  • 4 cups Carrots Cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Added towards the end
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth works for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be used as a gluten-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Oregano can be a substitute
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch Mixed with water to thicken the gravy
  • Fresh Parsley For garnish
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the beef chuck roast into 1.5-inch cubes and season with salt and black pepper. Cube the Yukon Gold potatoes, chop the carrots, dice the yellow onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. In a crockpot, layer the diced onions, followed by the seasoned beef cubes, cubed potatoes, chopped carrots, and minced garlic.
  3. Pour in the beef broth, stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle in the dried thyme and tuck in the bay leaves.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours without lifting the lid.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, pour it into the stew, and let simmer until thickened.
  6. Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Browning the beef before adding it to the crockpot deepens the flavor. Avoid overcrowding and always taste before serving to adjust seasoning accordingly.

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