Description

Weeknight crockpot beef stew made easy with tender beef, carrots, celery, and hearty potatoes — all simmered in a savory broth for a no-fuss comfort meal.

Ingredients

2 to 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cubed

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 carrots, sliced

3 potatoes, diced

2 ribs celery, chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried parsley

4 cups beef broth

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season beef with salt and pepper, then toss with flour.

2. (Optional) Brown beef in batches; set aside.

3. Place beef, onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and celery in crockpot.

4. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and parsley.

5. Pour in beef broth to cover contents.

6. Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.

7. (Optional) Thicken with mashed potatoes or a slurry.

8. Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Skip browning step if short on time.

Mash some potatoes to naturally thicken broth.

Great with crusty bread or a side salad.

Store leftovers 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 375
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 640 mg
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: weeknight beef stew, crockpot beef stew, easy dinner, slow cooker stew