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Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew

Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew, a foolproof recipe designed for busy weeknights and guaranteed to deliver a delicious, hearty meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
N/A 0 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine optional, but recommended for depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes quartered
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for thickening, optional
  • 1/4 cup cold water for thickening, optional
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and sear them in batches until browned on all sides. Remove the seared beef and set aside.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  2. In the same skillet (or directly in the crock pot if not searing), add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
    1 large yellow onion, 2 carrots, 2 stalks celery, 4 cloves garlic
  3. Place the seared beef (if used) into the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the sautéed onion, carrot, and celery mixture on top of the beef.
    2 lbs beef chuck roast, 1 large yellow onion, 2 carrots, 2 stalks celery
  4. Pour in the beef broth and the dry red wine (if using). Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, black pepper, and salt. Ensure all the seasonings are well distributed.
    4 cups beef broth, 1 cup dry red wine, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  5. Scatter the quartered baby red potatoes evenly over the other ingredients in the crock pot.
    1.5 lbs baby red potatoes
  6. Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  7. If you prefer a thicker stew, in a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cold water until smooth, creating a slurry. Remove the lid from the crock pot and stir the slurry into the stew. Cook on HIGH for another 30 minutes to an hour, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the stew has thickened to your desired consistency.
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cold water
  8. Ladle the hot Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew into bowls. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of freshness and color.
    fresh parsley

Notes

This recipe is designed for ultimate convenience, delivering a rich, tender, and incredibly satisfying meal with very little hands-on time. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic.