Comforting Beef CrockPot Stew Recipe
This comforting beef crockpot stew recipe is not only easy to make, but is satisfying when you’re looking for a hearty, cozy stew.
This beef crockpot stew recipe has all of the qualities you want in a beef stew…tender meat that falls apart, perfectly cooked potatoes and carrots that soak up the flavors of the stew, and a tomato-based herb sauce that is a perfect accompaniment to a roll or mashed potatoes.
This post is about how to make a great beef crockpot stew recipe.
Comforting Beef Crockpot Stew Recipe
What ingredients do I need for the beef crockpot stew recipe?
To make this stew, you will need:
- Chuck Roast: This cut of meat is ideal when making the stew because the marbleization of the meat will contribute to its tenderness.
- Carrots: Adds a touch of sweetness and heartiness.
- Potatoes: Adds the right amount of starch and heartiness.
- Onion: Adds depth and aroma.
- Garlic: Adds depth and aroma.
- Tomato sauce: The base of the sauce.
- Herbs: Gives the sauce an herbal undertone.
- Worcestershire sauce: Adds another layer to the flavor.
- Beef bouillon: Adds the savory element to the sauce.
- Flour: Sauce thickener.
How do I make beef crockpot stew?
As with any great beef stew recipe, there are essential steps that must be done before you dump all the ingredients into the crockpot, set it, and forget it. These steps deepen the flavors of the stew and ensure the results are delicious.
So let’s get started!
First, wash, peel and chop the vegetables.
Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the carrots and potatoes into 2-inch pieces.
Next, rinse and pat dry the chuck roast. Cut the meat into 1.5-inch chunks.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
These next steps are essential to developing a deep flavor in the stew.
Heat up a large skillet on the stovetop on medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the beef chunks in batches and sear the meat until it is browned on all sides. This step is essential to making a delicious beef stew so don’t skip it!
Brown the meat in 2-3 batches to ensure the pot is not overcrowded. This way, the meat is seared versus steamed.
Sear each batch and transfer the batches to the crockpot.
Next, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet that you use to brown the meat.
Add the onion and saute for a couple of minutes. Then add the minced garlic and saute for a minute with the onion.
Transfer this mixture to the crockpot.
Still using the same skillet, now add the beef stock to pick up any leftover flavors of the browned meat and onion mixture. Bring it to a simmer as you sprinkle in the flour.
*Tip: Use a mesh strainer and a whisk for this step to ensure you don’t get clumps of flour.
Let the flour simmer for a couple minutes.
Pour the broth mixture into the crockpot.
At this point, we are done using the skillet and will complete the final steps in the crockpot!
Add the herbs, bouillon, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste to the crockpot and stir well to combine.
Add the carrots and potatoes and put the lid on.
Now set it and forget it!
Set it on low for 8 hours or on high for 6 hours. Stir once in the middle of that cooking time frame (if you can).
Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Voila! You have a delicious beef stew!
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve this stew on its own, with a good ‘ol roll, or with any of these side dishes:
🖤 Let me know in the comments if you plan on making this or if you did. I love hearing from you!
🖤 Sharing is caring! Please pin or share this so others can enjoy the recipe too 😀
🖤 Thank you for visiting and happy cooking! 🙂
This post was about how to make a great beef crockpot stew recipe.
Comforting Beef Crockpot Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 carrots cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 russet or Yukon gold potatoes cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 ½ cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 small bay leaves
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped, divided
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and prep vegetables. Dice onion, mince garlic, cut carrots and potatoes into 2-inch chunks.
- Rinse and pat dry beef with a paper towel. Cut into 1.5 inch chunks and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat up a large skillet on the stovetop on medium-high/high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot.
- Using the same skillet that was used to brown the meat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and saute the onion for 3 minutes on medium-low. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Transfer onion mixture to the crockpot.
- Now add the beef stock to the skillet and simmer. This will pick up any flavor left behind from the meat and onion. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to incorporate. *Use a mesh strainer and whisk to ensure there are no clumps of flour. Simmer for two minutes then transfer the stock mixture to the crockpot.
- These final steps occur in the crockpot. Add the beef bouillon, thyme, rosemary, parsley, tomato paste, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce to the crockpot and stir well to combine.
- Add in the carrots and potatoes. Put the lid on.
- Cook on the high heat setting for 6 hours or the low heat setting for 8 hours. Stir once in the middle of the cooking time (if possible).
- Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve on its own, with a roll, mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Enjoy!
I love a good crockpot recipe and this one is a keeper! I’ve tried making beef stew in a crockpot before but it did not come out anything like this recipe did. Thank you for the suggestions to brown the meat to elevate the flavors in the stew. I served this stew with dinner rolls and my whole family loved it!
Hi Mary-Anne, so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for sharing!