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Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew

Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew for Cozy Nights In

This Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew is a comforting, make-ahead meal with tender beef and hearty vegetables, perfect for cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat Well-marbled chuck roast, bottom round or portobello mushrooms for vegetarian option.
  • 6 cups Beef Stock Homemade stock recommended.
For the Vegetables
  • 3 medium Carrots Chopped.
  • 4 medium Potatoes Preferably Yukon Gold, chopped.
  • 1 cup Peas Frozen, to be added at the end.
For the Aromatics
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, yellow or sweet.
For Browning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
For the Broth Flavor
  • 1 cup Red Wine Can substitute with additional beef stock or grape juice.
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free.

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef stew meat, cut it into 1-inch cubes, and season with black pepper, garlic salt, and celery salt.
  2. Coat and Brown the Beef: Toss seasoned beef in all-purpose flour. Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown beef cubes in batches for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to the crockpot.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and deglaze with red wine, then transfer to crockpot.
  4. Combine the Ingredients: Add carrots and potatoes to the crockpot with beef stock, stir gently to combine.
  5. Cook the Stew: Cover and cook on low for 7½ to 8 hours or high for 3½ to 4 hours.
  6. Add Final Ingredients: In the last 15 minutes, stir in frozen peas. For thicker stew, mix cornstarch slurry and stir into stew.
  7. Serve and Savor: Once done, taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot with crusty bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This stew is perfect for meal prepping and can be easily adjusted with different vegetables or herbs.

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