Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
Nothing warms the soul quite like a bowl of homemade beef stew, especially one that’s been simmering all day in the slow cooker. This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is here to be your go-to comfort food. It’s packed with tender chunks of beef, veggies, and rich flavors that meld together in the slow cooker. If you don’t have a crockpot, I also have instructions for my stove-top beef stew which is my preferred method of cooking beef stew. But you can’t beat the convenience of making it in the slow cooker for those busy nights!
How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Stew
I brown the beef and vegetables on the stove before adding them to the slow cooker to deepen their flavor. I promise the extra step is worth the effort! The complete instructions are in the recipe card below.
Easy: The best part about crockpot beef stew is that it’s as easy as it gets! Toss the ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning, set it on low, and let it work its magic while you tackle your day. By dinnertime, you’ll have an aromatic masterpiece waiting for you! It’s the perfect solution for busy weekdays or laid-back weekends. Rich and Flavorful: This hearty dish contains tender beef and a medley of vegetables flavored with tomato paste, garlic, and herbs. It’s delicious! Dietary Restrictions: It’s high-protein, Weight Watchers-friendly, dairy- free, and gluten-free (if made with GF flour).
If you make this healthy beef stew recipe, I would love to see it. Tag me in your photos or videos on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook! Here’s everything you’ll need to make this easy crock pot beef stew. The recipe card at the bottom includes the exact measurements.
Broth: My slow cooker recipe uses one cup less broth than my traditional beef stew on the stove. All Purpose Flour thickens the cooking liquid. You can use all-purpose or gluten-free. Tomato Paste adds a rich tomato flavor. Salt and Black Pepper season the stew. Beef Chuck Roast: Trim the fat from boneless chuck roast and cut it into small cubes. Vegetables: Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, frozen peas Garlic Cloves add a rich aroma, enhancing the stew’s savory flavors. Herbs: Fresh thyme and bay leaves
Variations
Potatoes: Substitute russet potatoes, sweet potatoes or red potatoes. Mushrooms: Leave them out if you don’t like them. Herbs: Swap thyme with rosemary.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Pair this deliciousness with some crusty bread to soak up all that flavorful broth, or serve it over mashed potatoes for an extra layer of comfort.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover stew for 4 days. Freezer: It’s also fantastic for meal prep and freezing. Store it in airtight containers and freeze for 3 months. Reheat: Thaw it in the refrigerator and warm on the stove or microwave.
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title: “Slow Cooker Beef Stew” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-24” author: “Erin Redington”
Beef stew is a cool-weather food I absolutely love and this slow cooker version is the perfect ace up your sleeve because it is so darn easy and totally delicious. This is a set it and forget it kind of meal your whole family will love!
