Easy Italian Beef Stew Crock Pot

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Easy Italian Beef Stew Crock Pot recipe is the ultimate comfort food for busy days. Tender chunks of beef, seasoned to perfection, are slow-cooked with aromatic herbs, vibrant vegetables, and a savory blend of diced tomatoes, rich beef broth, and tomato paste. The crock pot does all the hard work, transforming simple ingredients like carrots, potatoes, celery, and garlic into a melt-in-your-mouth stew that’s bursting with Italian-inspired goodness. With minimal prep time and an effortless cooking process, this dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for cozy family dinners, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or creamy polenta, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal for any night of the week.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 medium potatoes
• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, but not fully cooked through (about 1-2 minutes per side). Transfer the seared beef to the crock pot.

Step 3

Peel and dice the onion, carrots, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the celery stalks and mince the garlic cloves. Add all the vegetables and garlic to the crock pot.

Step 4

Pour the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste into the crock pot. Stir gently to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the mixture and add the bay leaf.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf, taste the broth, and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your Easy Italian Beef Stew warm with crusty bread or over polenta for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3444.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3560.0

Total Fat 180.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 824.7mg	0%
Sodium 7412.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 273.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 672.1mg	0%
Iron 39.1mg	0%
Potassium 9048.5mg	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: 46.5%

Protein: 31.2%

Carbs: 22.3%