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Tender Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe Easy and Perfect for Cozy Fall Nights

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A hearty and tender beef stew slow-cooked in a crockpot, perfect for cozy fall evenings. This recipe is easy to prep and delivers rich, comforting flavors with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 medium red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the beef in the all-purpose flour until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Brown each side until a deep golden crust forms, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer browned beef to the crockpot.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer this mixture to the crockpot on top of the beef.
  4. Stir beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf together in a bowl. Pour over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Place quartered red potatoes on top of the stew mixture in the crockpot.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft but intact.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
  8. Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with crusty bread or over buttered noodles.

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking adds rich flavor but can be skipped if short on time. Adjust seasoning before cooking as slow cooking mellows flavors. Add peas at the end to keep their texture and color vibrant. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend. Use fresh herbs when available for brighter flavor. Adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes adds heat.

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