🥘 Crockpot Beef Stew 🥕🥔✨

A hearty, savory stew with tender beef and vegetables—perfect for cozy winter days!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 large carrots, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Coat Beef: Toss beef cubes with flour until evenly coated.
2. Sear: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Brown beef on all sides, then transfer to crockpot.
3. Add Veggies: Place carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic into crockpot.
4. Mix Broth: In a bowl, whisk beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Pour over crockpot ingredients.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on low 8 hours or high 4–5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
6. Finish: Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy warm!

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4–5 hours (high)
• Total Time: ~8 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Kcal: ~320 kcal per serving

✨ Minimal effort, maximum flavor—this stew is a true winter comfort classic!