Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that transforms busy weeknights into a delightful culinary experience. This flavorful dish combines tender chunks of beef with hearty vegetables, simmered slowly to perfection in a rich, savory broth. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set your Crockpot and let it work its magic, creating a warm and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices, and enjoy the ease of cleanup with this one-pot wonder. Perfectly paired with crusty bread or over fluffy rice, this stew promises a cozy dining experience any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- 1 ½ pounds golden Yukon potatoes (chopped)
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Pour beef broth into the crockpot and add cubed stew beef. Sprinkle with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and beef bouillon.
- Layer in potatoes, carrots, and onions.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Add frozen sweet peas during the last few minutes of cooking.
- To thicken the gravy, mix cornstarch and water in a bowl until smooth, then stir into the stew.
- Cook on high for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg