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A crockpot full of beef stew.
James Strange

Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

5 from 1 vote
On a cold day, what could be better than a warm bowl of beef stew? A Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe that takes just a few minutes to prep and leaves you with more free time!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 259
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef roast I used rump, chuck is great
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive oil
Crockpot
  • 4 Cups Beef stock I used bone broth
  • 6 oz Tomato paste 1 small can
  • 2 each bay leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables
  • 1 pound potatoes In big pieces
  • 1 pound carrots
  • 1/2 each onion diced
For Thickening
  • 1/4 Cup Potato flakes Instant mashed potatoes

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot

Method
 

Prepare meat
  1. Cut the roast into bite-sized pieces.
    3 pounds Beef roast
  2. Season the meat with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon granulated garlic and toss.
    1 teaspoon Granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Pepper
  3. To the meat add 2 Tablespoons of flour and toss to coat the meat.
    2 Tablespoons Flour
  4. To a large pan on high heat add 1 Tablespoon of oil and add ⅓ of the meat. Brown the meat on most sides and remove from the pan. Add more oil and add half of the remaining meat and brown. Continue until all of the meat is browned.
    3 Tablespoons Olive oil
To the crockpot
  1. To the crock pot add 4 cups of beef broth, 1 6oz can of tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, and 1 Tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Whisk to combine.
    4 Cups Beef stock, 6 oz Tomato paste, 2 each bay leaves, 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  2. Add the browned meat, carrots, potatoes, and onion to the crockpot.
    1 pound potatoes, 1 pound carrots, 1/2 each onion, 3 pounds Beef roast
  3. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours.
  4. Use a spoon to skim off excess oil from the top of the stew.
  5. Taste the stew and if needed adjust the seasoning.
  6. If a thicker stew is desired add potato flakes (instant mashed potatoes). Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
    1/4 Cup Potato flakes
  7. Time to serve and enjoy.