Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Not only is Slow Cooker Beef Stew a hearty, classic dish that everyone loves, but it's also one of the easiest weeknight meals you can make!
Servings 6
Calories 547kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 pounds chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes (see note)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 6 Yukon gold potatoes quartered
- 3 carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 stalk celery sliced
- 1 cup yellow onion peeled and cut into 1-inch pieced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the flour, salt, pepper, and onion powder into a gallon-sized food storage bag. Smush that around in the bag to mix. Add the beef cubes, seal the bag, and shake until the meat is coated.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the oil and once hot, sear the meat for 1 minute per side until browned. Pour the meat and pan juices into your slow cooker.
- Whisk the Worcestershire sauce and cornstarch in a medium bowl until a slurry forms. Whisk in the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and oregano. Set aside.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion on top of the beef. Then add the beef broth mixture and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Give everything a stir.
- Cover and cooker for 4-6 hours on LOW.
- Remove the lid and add the frozen peas. Cook for 10 more minutes until the peas are heated through. Sprinkle some chopped parsley on top and serve warm.
Notes
If you want to save some prep time, you can buy the pre-cut stew eat in the meat dept at the store.
Nutrition
Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 2087mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5787IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 7mg