Crockpot Beef and Vegetable Stew
This simple beef stew crock pot recipe is perfect for any night when you want a comforting, hearty meal. Slow cook beef stew without the hassle! Just toss in some beef stew meat recipes, potatoes, carrots, and broth for a delicious crockpot stew. With this easy beef stew recipe, you can have the best crock pot beef stew on the table in no time. Whether you’re looking for slow cooker recipes beef stew or a beef stew recipe that requires minimal effort, this one has you covered. Just set it and forget it—your crock pot soup is waiting for you!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat chuck roast works best
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth halal
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Prep Veggies:
- Peel and chop potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
Brown Beef (optional):
- In a pan, brown the beef stew meat for 2-3 minutes per side (optional). If short on time, skip this step.
Layer in Crockpot:
- Add the beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
Add Liquids & Seasonings:
- Pour in the beef broth, and add thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything together.
Cook on Low:
- Set the crockpot to low and cook for 7-8 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.
Add Peas:
- About 30 minutes before serving, add frozen peas.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Ladle stew into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
- To thicken stew: Stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) or mash some potatoes in the stew towards the end of cooking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.