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Coziest Crock Pot Beef Stew

Coziest Crock Pot Beef Stew

This Coziest Crock Pot Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish perfect for cold days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 7 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • crock pot
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning the beef)

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides.
  • While the beef is browning, chop the carrots, potatoes, and onion. Mince the garlic for added flavor.
  • In the crock pot, combine the browned beef, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.
  • Toss in the bay leaf for additional flavor.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
  • Before serving, taste the stew and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf.
  • Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy.

Notes

This stew is perfect for cold evenings and pairs well with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servingsCalories: 350kcalProtein: 40gFat: 12g
Keyword Beef Stew, Cozy, Crock Pot, Family Meal, Hearty, Slow Cooker
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