Crock Pot Beef Stew
A hearty and comforting dish combining tender beef and a medley of vegetables, simmered in rich broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for browning)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef cubes in batches, browning them on all sides.
- Transfer to the Crock Pot.
- Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic into the pot.
- Mix in the tomato paste, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For thicker stew, remove the lid in the last hour of cooking or add a cornstarch slurry.
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