Crock Pot Beef Vegetable Stew

Dive into the ultimate comfort food with this Crock Pot Beef Vegetable Stew, a hearty and nourishing recipe that's as easy as it is delicious. Tender chunks of beef chuck are browned to perfection before slow-cooking with a vibrant medley of carrots, celery, russet potatoes, and sweet peas in a rich broth seasoned with garlic, thyme, and rosemary. The combination of Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste adds a deep, savory flavor, while the low-and-slow cooking method ensures melt-in-your-mouth beef and perfectly tender vegetables. Perfect for busy days, this one-pot meal takes just 20 minutes of prep before the crock pot takes over, making it a stress-free dinner option. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread, or ladle it over fluffy rice for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (for coating the beef)
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper and lightly coat them in the all-purpose flour.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches until all sides are golden brown. Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add this mixture to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, frozen peas, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary to the crock pot. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.

Step 6

After cooking, remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve hot with bread or over rice for a satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3533.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3760.2

Total Fat 214.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 6922.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 266.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.2g	0%
Total Sugars 36.3g
Protein 212.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 504.4mg	0%
Iron 39.2mg	0%
Potassium 8963.0mg	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: 50.2%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 27.7%