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Crockpot Beef Stew

Crockpot Beef Stew is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare, it brings tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich broth together, delivering a delightful meal that warms your heart.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the stew
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat Use a good quality beef for best results.
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed Cube into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced Slice into about 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped Chop into small pieces.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Mince finely.
  • 1 cup beef broth Use good quality broth.
  • 1/2 cup red wine Can be replaced with more beef broth.
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.
  2. Add the beef stew meat to the skillet in a single layer.
  3. Brown the beef on all sides, turning occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Once the beef is browned, transfer it to the crockpot.
  5. Peel and cube the potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  6. Peel and slice the carrots into about 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  7. Chop the onion into small pieces.
  8. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Cooking
  1. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the crockpot with the beef.
  2. Pour the beef broth and red wine into the crockpot over the beef and vegetables.
  3. Add the tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the mixture in the crockpot.
  4. Stir everything together gently in the crockpot to combine.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with a couple of tablespoons of water until smooth.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the crockpot and stir it in.
  7. Place the bay leaf into the crockpot.
  8. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
Finishing
  1. Once the stew is done cooking, remove the bay leaf and discard it.
  2. Give the stew a final stir and check the seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve the beef stew hot, and enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve the Crockpot Beef Stew in bowls, accompanied by crusty bread or over a bed of rice. Top with fresh herbs like parsley for added flavor and presentation. For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight with salt, pepper, and herbs before cooking. Use a good quality beef broth and consider adding extra vegetables for more variety.

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