Best Classic Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipes

CLASSIC BEEF STEW IN A CROCK POT

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This is the best beef stew I've ever made. It tastes great with a crunchy loaf of bread. I got this recipe from Real Simple (March 2004 edition). You'll need a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker. Browning the beef adds more flavor.

Provided by Mrs.Habu

Categories Stew

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 lbs bottom round steaks, well trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup olive oil
2 large onions, diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
2 large potatoes, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 lb baby carrots
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

Put the flour in a large Ziploc bag.
Add the beef and seal.
Toss to lightly coat the beef.
Heat a few tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the meat in small batches, adding more oil as necessary.
Transfer to the slow cooker.
Add the onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and coat the onions then transfer to the slow cooker.
Pour the wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits and then add to the slow cooker.
Stir in the potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, thyme, and bay leaf.
Cover and cook on low heat for 7 1/2 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Add the peas and heat through before serving.

CLASSIC CROCK POT BEEF STEW

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There's nothing like a nice bowl of stew on a cold night. This is an easy dish to toss in the crock pot and come home later to the great smell of this comfort dish. Try this with Recipe #351297. This will need to cook for 6 to 8 hours. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories Stew

Time 21m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper
2 lbs beef stew meat, trimmed if necessary
1 large onion, sliced
1 lb baby carrots
1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
fresh parsley, optional for garnish

Steps:

Mix flour, salt and pepper in slow cooker. Add beef; stir to coat. Add onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to blend.
Cover; cook on low for 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours.
Mix cornstarch with water and stir into stew. Cover; cook 30 minutes or until carrots are cooked and meat is tender.
Top with optional chopped parsley.

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