Crock Pot Herbed Stew

Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty Crock Pot Herbed Stew, a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with tender beef, wholesome vegetables, and a fragrant medley of thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekends, this one-pot stew combines caramelized beef and nutrient-rich root veggies like potatoes, carrots, and celery, all simmered in a savory broth infused with Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste for depth of flavor. A thickened, velvety consistency is achieved in the final moments with a simple cornstarch slurry, making every spoonful irresistibly rich. With just 20 minutes of prep, your crock pot does the rest—yielding a satisfying, comforting meal that’s perfect served with crusty bread or over rice. Rich, flavorful, and minimal effort—this is classic comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Beef stew meat
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 Celery stalks
• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper, then brown it in the skillet until all sides are golden, about 5-7 minutes. Work in batches if necessary.

Step 3

Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot.

Step 4

Peel and chop the onion into medium dice. Add it to the crock pot.

Step 5

Peel and slice the carrots into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Dice the celery into small pieces and peel the potatoes, cutting them into 1-inch cubes. Add all these vegetables to the crock pot.

Step 6

Mince the garlic cloves and add them on top of the vegetables.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 8

Add the bay leaf to the pot.

Step 9

Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 10

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir it into the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the stew.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Step 12

Remove the bay leaf and serve the stew hot with crusty bread or over rice for a satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2898.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2969.6

Total Fat 133.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 612.3mg	0%
Sodium 6887.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 214.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 489.8mg	0%
Iron 31.2mg	0%
Potassium 8120.0mg	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: 41.0%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 29.7%