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A rustic bowl of hearty beef stew with tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and celery in a thick savory gravy, garnished with chopped herbs, served on a wooden table with a spoon and bread on the side.

Hearty Crockpot Beef Stew for Cozy Meals

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This crockpot beef stew is a slow-cooker favorite, combining tender beef, hearty vegetables, and aromatics for a warming meal.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place beef chunks into the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic over the beef.
  3. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, and thyme.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
  5. Serve hot garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute other root vegetables like parsnips for variation.
  • For a thicker gravy, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: Comfort Food
  • Diet: Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg