Crockpot Stew Meat: Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Crockpot Stew Meat: Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

A tender, flavorful beef stew made in a crockpot, perfect for weeknight dinners. Tough cuts of beef are slow-cooked to fall-apart tenderness with vegetables and broth in 6-8 hours.

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Course: crockpot

Cuisine: American Comfort Food

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Author: Eva Stoner

Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef stew meat (chuck or round), cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups beef broth (pork-free)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet; brown beef over medium-high heat (5-7 minutes)
Transfer meat to crockpot. Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic.
Pour beef broth into crockpot, stir to coat. Add potatoes halfway through cooking.
Add bay leaves, thyme, paprika, and pepper.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

Notes

Use chuck for maximum tenderness
Brown meat first for richer flavor
Add potatoes halfway to prevent mushiness
Adjust broth as needed during cooking
Freezes well for up to 3 months

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