Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender, slow-cooked beef with fresh vegetables in a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make dish requires just 10 minutes of prep time before the crockpot does all the work. The delightful aroma wafting from your kitchen will make it a favorite for family gatherings and cozy evenings alike. Customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs to create a dish that truly reflects your taste. With its hearty flavors and satisfying texture, this beef stew is sure to warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- 1 ½ pounds golden Yukon potatoes (cut into chunks)
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Pour beef broth into the crockpot and add cubed stew beef, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, beef bouillon, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Layer potatoes, carrots, and onions on top of the seasoned beef.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in frozen sweet peas.
- Create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with water; whisk until smooth and add to the crockpot while stirring until thickened.
- Cook on high for an additional 10 minutes or until gravy reaches desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg