Description
Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly brings together rich flavors and hearty ingredients. This easy-to-make stew allows you to toss everything into the crockpot and let it simmer for hours, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for busy evenings or cozy family gatherings, this dish features tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a savory broth that warms both body and soul. With minimal prep and maximum satisfaction, it’s a go-to recipe for those chilly nights when you crave something comforting without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds of stew meat
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ cup flour
- 3–6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup apple vinegar
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 3 tablespoons tomato concentrate
- 5 medium carrots, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound baby yukon gold potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup cold water mixed with 3 tablespoons corn starch (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping onions, mincing garlic, and cutting carrots and potatoes.
- Optional: Sear the seasoned stew meat in olive oil until browned.
- Combine all ingredients in the crockpot: meat, vegetables, herbs, apple vinegar, beef stock, and bouillon cubes.
- Cook on low for about 7 hours or high for about 3 hours until the meat is tender.
- For a thicker stew, mix cold water with cornstarch during the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (low heat)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg