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Crockpot Beef Stew

This hearty Crockpot beef stew is the perfect comfort food, filled with tender beef and fresh vegetables, simmered low and slow for incredible flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 pieces carrots, sliced
  • 4 pieces potatoes, cubed
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In the Crockpot, combine all ingredients: beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
  3. Stir everything together until well combined.
Cooking
  1. Cover the Crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired for an extra touch of flavor.

Notes

For added depth, consider browning the beef before adding it to the Crockpot. This step enhances the flavor profile significantly. For a thicker stew, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the stew during the last hour of cooking. Feel free to mix and match vegetables!