Crock Pot Stew for Two

Cozy up with this comforting Crock Pot Stew for Two, a perfect recipe for an intimate dinner or a weeknight meal for when you’re craving something hearty and wholesome. Tender beef stew meat is slow-cooked to perfection alongside baby potatoes, carrots, and celery, all bathed in a rich beef broth enhanced with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and warming herbs like thyme and rosemary. The addition of a quick pre-sear on the meat ensures deep, caramelized flavors, while the small batch size makes it ideal for two servings without leftovers. This easy slow-cooker recipe is a true set-it-and-forget-it delight, offering a stress-free way to enjoy a soul-warming beef stew packed with flavor and nutrients. Keywords: Crock Pot Stew for Two, slow cooker beef stew, small-batch stew recipe, hearty comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 0.5 lb beef stew meat
• 2 small carrots
• 6 small baby potatoes
• 1 medium celery stalks
• 0.5 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Dice the carrots, baby potatoes, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 2

Pat the beef stew meat dry with paper towels and season with half the salt and pepper. Toss the beef in the all-purpose flour until evenly coated.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef pieces on all sides until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side). Transfer the browned meat to the crock pot.

Step 4

In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and softened, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer them to the crock pot.

Step 5

Add the carrots, baby potatoes, and celery to the crock pot.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth, then stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and the remaining salt and pepper. Add the bay leaf on top.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, and enjoy your hearty crock pot stew for two!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1087.1

Total Fat 49.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 204.1mg	0%
Sodium 4507.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 74.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 208.3mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2903.0mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 27.6%

Carbs: 30.8%