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Beef Stew Crock Pot Recipes
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Crock Pot Beef Stew

This Crock Pot Beef Stew is cozy, rich, and deeply comforting. It works as an easy dump-and-go meal or with a quick sear for extra flavor. Tender beef, thick gravy, and simple ingredients make it reliable every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1–1½ inch chunks
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ lbs potatoes Yukon gold, red, or russet, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped (with leaves if available)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups beef broth or stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ cup red wine optional
  • 1½ cups frozen peas optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • slow cooker (6-quart recommended)
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet (optional, for searing)
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cut beef into 1–1½ inch chunks and place in a bowl.
  2. Season beef with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with flour.
  3. (Optional) Sear beef in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
  4. (Optional) Deglaze the pan with broth or red wine and scrape up bits.
  5. Add beef to the bottom of the crock pot.
  6. Layer potatoes, carrots, celery, and garlic on top.
  7. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, thyme, paprika, and wine if using.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
  9. Stir in peas during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.
  10. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve.