In the realm of comfort foods, crockpot beef stew reigns supreme. With tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth, this classic dish warms the soul and fills the kitchen with an enticing aroma. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, embarking on the journey of creating the ultimate crockpot beef stew can be an exciting and rewarding experience. In this article, we'll guide you through the process, providing tips on selecting the best ingredients, mastering the art of slow cooking, and unlocking the secrets to achieving a truly unforgettable beef stew. From broth selection to the perfect blend of herbs and spices, we'll help you craft a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing and have everyone asking for seconds.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW
When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h25m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I
A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!
Provided by BUCHKO
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 12h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
AMAZING CROCKPOT BEEF STEW
Steps:
- Directions: Cube meat into small pieces (less than 1") and dredge in flour, salt, garlic powder, black pepper in a large ziploc bag until well coated. In a large skillet or dutch oven, add the olive oil and heat on medium high. Add the meat and brown on all sides turning frequently. Set meat aside. In crockpot, combine all ingredients and mix well, set on HIGH for 6 hours, add meat last and stir thoroughly to mix, then set and leave alone for 6 hrs. Meat will be perfectly tender and flavorful. Stew should be sufficiently thick with the addition of the meat browned in flour. If not, add 1/8 cup corn starch mixed with 2 tbsp of water and combine thoroughly. Serve with bread and red wine
BEST OF ALL: SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
I have tried many beef stew recipes from this site. This is the one! I took the best from each and got this no-fail version.
Provided by Bobbee Valentine
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 7h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk flour, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Place stew beef in bag, seal the bag, and shake to coat beef to coat completely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute coated beef in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Stir onion into beef; saute until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour beef and onions into a slow cooker.
- Stir beef broth, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Pour broth mixture into the same skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Transfer broth mixture to the slow cooker.
- Mix potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, beef stew seasoning mix, and paprika into beef mixture.
- Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook until meat is tender, 6 to 7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
Take the time up front to make a thick gravy and you'll love how rich and delicious it makes this slow-cooked stew. Even though the caraway is optional, we recommend giving it a try- it's a simple way to add something special to a classic.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 8h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Toss the beef with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat in flour and shake off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook undisturbed until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, turning the beef as needed, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and onions and stir to combine.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps). Add the beef broth, thyme, caraway if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking; continue simmering and whisking until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes.
- Pour the gravy into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The meat and vegetables should be tender.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve the stew in bowls with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.
AMAZING CROCK POT BEEF STEW
Ok I confess, I've never made this recipe. In fact I don't even own a crock pot, but I know there are some crock pot lovers out there, so here's another one to try.
Provided by Terese
Categories Stew
Time 10h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place meat in crock pot.
- Combine flour, salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle over meat and stir to coat meat with flour.
- Mix beef stew seasoning with water and pour over meat.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for about 10 hours.
- Stir thoroughly before serving.
HEARTY CROCK-POT BEEF STEW RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: Mccormick® beef stew seasoning, v8 juice, celeries, vidalia onion, carrot, red potatoes, beef stewing meat
Provided by Shannon Citrino
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Turn on slow cooker to the high setting
- Place stewing meat into the slow cooker along with ⅔ of the baby carrots and the sliced celery.
- Put one half of the onion aside. Dice the remaining half and add to the Crock-Pot. Add the potatoes.
- In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of V8 juice and the seasoning packet. Pour the liquid into the slow cooker.
- With a large cooking spoon, gently stir the stew until evenly mixed.
- Cook on high for 2.5 hours or until potatoes and carrots are soft
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef for the best flavor. Chuck roast or stew meat are good options.
- Brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to develop the flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic choices.
- Add some herbs and spices to your stew for extra flavor. Garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves are all good options.
- Cook the stew on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. This will allow the beef to become tender and the flavors to meld.
- Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Crockpot beef stew is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a busy weeknight. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and satisfying stew that the whole family will love.
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