Classic Crock Pot Beef Stew – Cozy & Easy Recipe for Any Night

Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready for a slow-cooked classic that warms you from the inside out?

There’s nothing quite like a Classic Crock Pot Beef Stew simmering away while life carries on around you. This is comfort food in its truest form—unhurried, dependable, and deeply satisfying. For generations, beef stew has been the answer to chilly evenings, busy days, and the simple desire for a nourishing meal that feels like home.

Traditionally, stew was about patience and care: tougher cuts of beef transformed into tender bites, humble vegetables soaking up rich broth, and flavors deepening slowly over time. The crock pot carries on that tradition beautifully, letting you enjoy all the rewards without standing over the stove. Just layer, set, and let time do the work.

This recipe is cozy, easy, and wonderfully forgiving. It’s perfect for weeknights, weekends, or anytime you want dinner ready and waiting. Served with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes, this beef stew feels generous and grounding—exactly what a good traditional recipe should be.

So dust off your slow cooker, take a deep breath, and let’s make a stew that fills your home with warmth and your table with comfort.

Ingredients

For the Stew:

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces 🥩
• 4 cups beef broth
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 🥔
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat beef with flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Brown the beef in batches, searing all sides for extra flavor. Transfer to the crock pot.
3. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic on top of the beef.
4. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Pour beef broth over everything, ensuring ingredients are mostly covered.
6. Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Remove bay leaves.
9. Serve hot with bread or over mashed potatoes.

Nutritional Information

This classic beef stew is rich in protein, hearty vegetables, and slow-developed flavor. It’s filling, nourishing, and perfect for cooler nights when you want something satisfying and balanced. 🍽️

⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cooking Time: 8 hours (low)
⏳ Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

⚡ Calories per serving: ~420
🍽️ Servings: 6

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Bon appétit and happy cooking!