Crock Pot Barbecue Beef Stew

Elevate classic comfort food with a bold twist in this Crock Pot Barbecue Beef Stew, a savory-sweet medley of tender beef, hearty vegetables, and smoky barbecue flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this slow-cooked recipe combines succulent chunks of stew meat, carrots, celery, and potatoes with a rich broth infused with barbecue sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. The long, slow simmer ensures melt-in-your-mouth beef and perfectly cooked veggies, while an optional flour slurry helps achieve a luscious, thick consistency. Serve this one-pot wonder straight from the crock pot, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness, and watch it become a go-to crowd-pleaser. Perfect for SEO-focused searches like "crock pot beef stew with barbecue sauce," "slow cooker comfort food," and "easy beef stew recipes."

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:420 mins

Total Time:440 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef stew meat
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 4 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 large Celery stalks, chopped
• 3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cloves Minced garlic
• 3 cups Beef broth
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Flour (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef stew meat on all sides to seal in the juices. This step is optional but adds depth of flavor.

Step 2

Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and cubed potatoes on top of the beef in the crock pot.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, beef broth, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 6

If the stew is too thin and needs thickening, mix the 2 tablespoons of flour with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the crock pot and stir well 30 minutes before the cooking time ends. Allow the stew to continue cooking uncovered to thicken.

Step 7

Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy your comforting Crock Pot Barbecue Beef Stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3210.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3621.2

Total Fat 141.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 816.5mg	0%
Sodium 9172.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 304.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.6g	0%
Total Sugars 119.2g
Protein 269.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 622.0mg	0%
Iron 36.8mg	0%
Potassium 8817.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.7%

Protein: 30.2%

Carbs: 34.1%