Description

Experience the warmth and comfort of Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew, a dish that effortlessly brings family and friends together. This hearty stew combines tender beef and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, allowing flavors to meld beautifully without the fuss of constant monitoring. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe is designed for convenience while delivering a rich, satisfying taste that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Customize it with seasonal veggies and your favorite herbs to make it uniquely yours!

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ pounds stew meat
4 cups beef stock
2 cups chopped yellow onions
5 medium carrots, chopped
1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes
3–6 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ cup flour
3 tablespoons chilled butter (split)
4 minced garlic cloves
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons tomato concentrate
2 bay leaves
1 rosemary sprig
1 cup frozen peas
¼ cup cold water mixed with 3 tablespoons corn starch (optional)
2–3 drops gravy master (optional for a deeper color)

Instructions

Start by chopping your vegetables. Dice the onions, mince the garlic, and chop the carrots into 1-inch pieces. Halve or quarter the baby yukon gold potatoes.
In a skillet over medium heat: Add olive oil. Once hot, add stew meat seasoned with black pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and flour. Brown the meat on all sides for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the browned meat to your slow cooker: Add chopped onions, minced garlic, beef stock, bouillon cubes, worcestershire sauce, tomato concentrate, carrots, potatoes, bay leaves, and rosemary. Stir everything gently to combine.
Cover your slow cooker: Set it on low heat for about 7 hours or high heat for about 4 hours until the meat is tender.
If you prefer a thicker stew: In a small bowl mix cold water with cornstarch. Stir this mixture into your stew about 30 minutes before serving. Optionally add gravy master for deeper color if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Feel free to add seasonal vegetables like green beans or peas for extra nutrition. Substitute turkey or lamb if you prefer different meats.