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Crock Pot Beef Stew

A comforting and flavorful dish of beef and vegetables simmered to perfection in a Crock Pot.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces Choose well-marbled beef for best flavor.
Vegetables
  • 4 pieces carrots, chopped
  • 4 pieces potatoes, chopped Cut into even cubes for consistent cooking.
  • 1 piece onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasonings
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 piece bay leaf

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the beef chuck into bite-sized pieces. Wash and chop the carrots and potatoes into even cubes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Layering
  1. In your Crock Pot, layer the chopped potatoes, carrots, and onions first.
Adding the Meat
  1. Place the beef on top of the vegetables.
Mixing the Broth
  1. In a bowl, mix the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and the bay leaf. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the Crock Pot.
Cooking
  1. Cover your Crock Pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
Serving
  1. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish as desired.

Notes

For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.