Crockpot Beef Stew
Warm and hearty crockpot beef stew made with tender beef, potatoes, and vegetables, an easy slow cooker dinner that’s perfect for busy nights and feeding a crowd
Equipment
- large skillet (optional, for searing)
- 6-quart crockpot
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless beef chuck (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- Olive oil (optional for searing)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1.5 lb baby potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 3 large carrots (chopped)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- ¼ cup chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Mix the salt, pepper, and smoked paprika together, then coat the beef chunks evenly.
- Heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until the edges develop color, then move each batch into the Crockpot.
- Scatter the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic over the beef in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk the broth, wine, cornstarch, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and oregano until smooth. Pour this over the ingredients in the Crockpot, then add the bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours, or until the beef is tender enough to pull apart easily.
- Remove the bay leaves, stir in the peas, and let the stew warm through for the final 15–30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Browning the beef isn’t required, but it boosts flavor and gives the stew a richer color.
- Mixing the cornstarch with the broth and wine helps the stew thicken gently as it cooks, preventing lumps later.
- Aim for similar-sized potato and carrot pieces so everything cooks at the same pace.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, remove the lid during the last 20 minutes. For a looser broth, stir in a splash of warm beef broth at the end.
- Peas go in last. Adding them too early makes them too soft and dulls their color.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 48gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 1320mgPotassium: 1448mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 6mg
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