Name: Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h 30 min
Total time: 7 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup beef broth; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup flour (optional, for thickening)

Description

Hearty and comforting Crock Pot Beef Stew made with tender beef cubes, potatoes, carrots, celery, and aromatic herbs slow-cooked to perfection. This easy-to-make stew delivers rich, savory flavors with minimal effort, perfect for a cozy family meal.

Ingredients

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Meat

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes

Vegetables

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids

1 cup beef broth
1 cup water

Herbs & Spices

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional

1/4 cup flour (optional, for thickening)

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Instructions

Season the Beef: In a large bowl, season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper. For a thicker stew, coat the beef cubes evenly with flour.
Add Ingredients to Crock Pot: Place the seasoned beef in the Crock Pot. Add the peeled and cubed potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped celery, chopped onion, and minced garlic on top.
Pour in Liquids and Herbs: Pour in the beef broth and water. Sprinkle in the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and add the bay leaf. Stir gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
Cook the Stew: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender and vegetables are fully cooked.
Final Touches: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve: Serve the beef stew warm in bowls, enjoying a flavorful and comforting meal.

Notes

For a thicker stew, coat the beef with flour before adding to the Crock Pot.
You can also add other vegetables like peas or green beans in the last hour of cooking for extra flavor and color.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Use low-sodium beef broth to control the salt content if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
Category: Stews
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American