Best 6 Simple Delicious Crockpot Beef Stew Recipes

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In the realm of hearty and comforting meals, few dishes surpass the classic crockpot beef stew. With its tender chunks of beef, an array of flavorful vegetables, and a rich, luscious gravy, this dish has become a staple in kitchens across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, crafting a simple yet delectable crockpot beef stew is an endeavor that promises both satisfaction and culinary delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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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

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Minced fresh thyme

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



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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

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

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

SIMPLE & DELICIOUS CROCKPOT BEEF STEW



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There are plenty of recipes out there (really good recipes) that call for ingredients that "spice up" or "fancy up" a beef stew recipe. I'm a plain cook and I like to let the main ingredients flavor a recipe as much as possible just using salt & pepper as my seasonings. If you are looking for fancy, spiced up or a recipe that will take you more than 10 minutes to add to the crockpot -- please skip this one. If you are looking for a easy-to-make, simple, basic yet delicious beef stew and you are OK with the fact that it's able to stand on it's own without herbs, spices or ingredients you can't pronounce, then you may be interested in this one. Perfect for picky kids or someone who has never really cooked before.

Provided by The Simple Recipe D

Categories     Stew

Time 8h10m

Yield 1 meal, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs stewing beef
4 carrots
4 potatoes
1 large sweet onion
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
4 stalks celery
1 cup water
salt
4 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
1/2 cup water (optional)

Steps:

  • Basic Info about the ingredients:.
  • This recipe is very forgiving -- so if you only have 3 potatoes, no biggie. The important thing is that you get what you have in a crockpot!
  • Amount of beef is flexible -- just buy around amount called for and don't sweat being exact.
  • All veggies need to be washed & cut into thick slices or chunks.
  • Potatoes should be left UNPEELED. I prefer red potatoes because I always leave the peel on - Yukon Gold are also a good choice).
  • Ready? Here Goes!
  • Dump beef in crockpot.
  • Dump thickly sliced carrots, thick chunks of potato, celery & onion in crockpot.
  • Open can of diced tomatoes with the juice, pour on top of beef and veggies.
  • Dump 1 cup water and about a palm-sized amount of salt in the crockpot and give it a bit of a stir.
  • Set crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours. If it ends up cooking longer - no biggie. It won't hurt the stew.
  • If you feel the stew is too liquid-- right before you get ready to serve, you can add 4 tablespoons of corn starch to about 1/2 cup of water until dissolved and pour over stew and stir until the broth thickens.

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



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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

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound small white potatoes, halved
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped
Sour cream, for serving

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.

EASY AND HEARTY SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



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A hearty warm meal waiting for you when you get home, full of tender beef, potatoes, and carrots in a rich flavorful sauce. Comfort food at its best! Serve with warm bread or rolls.

Provided by to1drland

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes
3 large potatoes, cut into cubes
1 pound carrots, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 large onion, chopped
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine beef, potatoes, carrots, and onion in a slow cooker crock.
  • Mix cream of mushroom soup, tomato sauce, onion soup mix, parsley, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over the beef mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1038.1 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

CROCK POT BEEF STEW



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A combination of several recipes that I came across, this turned out to be delicious! Of course, my stepson spotted the onions, so I will have to remember to hide them better next time (he doesn't notice if they are diced small enough). We ate this with a loaf of toasted french bread. Yum!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Stew

Time 10h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 -3 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 cup coarse onions, chopped
1 cup celery, sliced
3 garlic cloves, diced
2 1/2 cups tomato juice
2 tomatoes, quartered
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon parsley
2 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
12 baby carrots
1/2 cup red wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all above ingredients into crock pot.
  • Cook over low heat 8-10 hours, or until potatoes are done and beef is very tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.5, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 542.3, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10, Protein 35.4

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, brown the beef cubes in a pan before adding them to the crock pot.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add flavor and texture.
  • Be sure to add enough liquid to the stew so that the vegetables are covered.
  • Cook the stew on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
  • Serve the stew over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Crock Pot Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and comforting stew that your family and friends will love.

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