Name: Crockpot Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 pounds boneless stewing beef cubes or chuck; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks; 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 3 cups beef broth; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; Pepper, to taste; 3 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

Description

A heartwarming crockpot beef stew filled with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds boneless stewing beef cubes or chuck
1/2 medium onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 cups beef broth
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper, to taste
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

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Instructions

Begin by cutting the beef chuck into bite-sized pieces for even cooking. Peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes and carrots, and mince the garlic and onion.
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring that each piece gets a nice crust for maximum flavor.
In your slow cooker, layer the browned beef, chopped onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Pour this mixture over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
Toss the bay leaves on top of the stew mixture and cover the slow cooker with the lid.
Set the slow cooker on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.
If you desire a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry and stir it into the stew about 30 minutes before cooking ends.
Before serving, remove the bay leaves and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For best results, brown the beef before adding to the slow cooker to enhance flavor. You can experiment with different vegetables or herbs for variation.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 480
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg