Description
Discover the ultimate Crockpot Smoked Beef Stew, a hearty slow‑cooker masterpiece perfect for busy weeknights. This easy recipe combines tender smoked beef, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, and green beans simmered in savory beef broth with aromatic thyme and rosemary. In just a few simple steps you’ll have a comforting stew that fills your kitchen with inviting aromas. Ideal for family dinners, meal prep, and cozy gatherings, this stew delivers rich flavor and satisfying texture without fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 2 pounds smoked beef
- cut into chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots
- sliced
- 3 potatoes
- diced
- 1 onion
- chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 2 cups green beans
- trimmed and cut
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place smoked beef, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, green beans, and tomato paste into the crockpot. Sprinkle thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper over the top. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra depth
- brown the smoked beef briefly in a skillet before adding to the crockpot. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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