Description
Discover the ultimate Crock Pot Smoked Beef Stew, a comforting one‑pot dinner packed with tender smoked beef, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, and green beans simmered in a savory beef broth. This easy, low‑effort recipe delivers rich, smoky flavor and hearty texture, perfect for busy weeknights or weekend family meals. Ready in minutes, the stew cooks slowly to meld ingredients, creating a warm, satisfying bowl that feels like home‑cooked goodness without the hassle. Serve with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds smoked beef, cut into chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add smoked beef chunks and brown on all sides.
- Transfer browned beef to the crock pot. Add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, green beans, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef and vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick
- add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors continue to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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