Description

Crockpot Beef Stew is a cozy, savory slow-cooker classic that fills your home with warmth. Tender beef cubes, potatoes, carrots, onion and celery simmer in a rich beef broth with tomato paste, thyme, rosemary and bay leaves. Prepared ahead, it delivers pure comfort with every bite and pairs perfectly with crusty bread. Gluten-free option: thicken with cornstarch instead of flour. Easy to portion for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (halal-certified)
4 large carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss beef cubes with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned. Transfer to crockpot.
Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery on top of the beef.
In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Pour over the ingredients in the crockpot. Add bay leaves.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4 hours) until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
If desired, thicken the broth by stirring in cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes.
Remove bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

Gluten-free option: use cornstarch instead of flour, or omit flour altogether.
Browning the beef adds depth of flavor, but you can skip if in a hurry.
Use low-sodium beef broth to control salt levels.
Discard bay leaves before serving.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Stew
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

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