Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew 🍲
A thick, warm, and cozy slow-cooked meal that’s perfect for a comforting dinner. The crock pot makes the beef tender and the broth rich and flavorful.
🥩 Ingredients
1½–2 lb beef stew meat, cut into chunks
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (to thicken, optional)
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
🍲 Instructions
Add ingredients to crock pot
Place the beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
Make the broth
In a bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
Pour and cook
Pour the broth mixture over everything in the crock pot.
Slow cook
Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours, or
HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.
Thicken the stew (optional)
Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir it into the stew during the last 20–30 minutes.
Finish
Stir in peas before serving and let them heat through.
🍽️ Tips
Brown the beef in a pan first for extra flavor (optional but recommended).
Add celery or mushrooms for more vegetables.
Serve with bread or garlic toast to soak up the gravy.
✅ Result: A rich, hearty beef stew with tender meat and vegetables that melts in your mouth.
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