Easy Beef Stew (Crockpot)
This easy beef stew crockpot recipe makes a healthy and flavorsome beef stew with tender chunks of meat and vegetables in a thick and tasty gravy.
Servings: 10
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds beef stew
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 5 to 6 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into even chunks
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped into even chunks
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 32 ounces beef broth
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon worcestershine sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3 bay leaves
- ¼ cup flour
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients, except the flour, to the Crockpot.
- Cook on high for 5 to 6 hours.Tip: To cook the stew overnight or while you’re at work, use the low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
- In the last half hour, take out a half cup of broth and mix it with the flour to make a roux.
- Pour the roux back into the stew and cook for another 30 minutes.Tip: If the stew is still too watery, add more flour, a little at a time to thicken.
- Remove the bay leaves.
- Serve with crusty bread, dumplings, or your choice of vegetables.Tip: If you’re not ready to eat, you can leave the Crockpot on warm for a further hour or so if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1686mg | Potassium: 1525mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5632IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 6mg