Description
Easy Crockpot Beef Stew is a cozy, weeknight winner featuring fork-tender chuck beef, carrots, and chunky potatoes simmered to perfection in savory beef broth. This hands-off recipe delivers a rich, comforting meal with minimal prep, ideal for busy families. Toss everything in your slow cooker, set it, and come home to a hearty, steaming pot ready to serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Perfect for chilly evenings and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks (halal)
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4–5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Place beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic into the crockpot.
- In a bowl, whisk beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Pour the broth mixture over the ingredients and add bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.
- For a thicker stew, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and serve warm.
Notes
- Halal-compliant ingredients; check Worcestershire sauce is halal in your region
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if using salted broth
- Skim fat if desired after cooking
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Easy Crockpot Beef Stew, Slow Cooker Beef Stew, Comfort Food, Beef Chuck, Potatoes, Carrots, Family Dinner, One Pot, Halal Recipe