A hearty and comforting Crockpot Beef Stew featuring tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions slow-cooked in flavorful beef broth, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal.
Author:Alina
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:8 hours
Total Time:8 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Meat
2 lbs beef stew meat
Vegetables
4 carrots, sliced
4 potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
Liquids and Seasoning
4 cups beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients: Trim any excess fat from the beef stew meat and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Peel and slice the carrots, dice the potatoes, and chop the onion.
Assemble in Crockpot: Place the beef, carrots, potatoes, and onion into the crockpot evenly.
Add Broth and Season: Pour the beef broth over the ingredients, then season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the vegetables to cook through perfectly.
Serve: Once cooked, stir the stew gently and serve hot. This stew pairs wonderfully with fresh crusty bread.
Notes
For thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for added texture and taste.
Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your crockpot model.