This hearty Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions in a rich, savory broth. With minimal prep time and the convenience of slow cooking, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ultimate Crockpot Beef Stew
You’re going to love this hearty crockpot beef stew, packed with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions—all simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy. This slow cooker beef stew is so easy to make: just drop all the ingredients into the crockpot in the morning and come back hours later to a comforting, filling meal that smells absolutely amazing while it cooks. It’s the ultimate cozy dinner, perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights.
We love cozy meals like this, and it’s the perfect follow-up to last week’s crockpot hamburger helper. This week, my slow cooker recipe is all about hearty beef stew with plenty of gravy, vegetables, and comforting flavors that the whole family will enjoy.
For the perfect cozy meal, serve this beef stew with my fluffy dinner rolls on the side—they’re perfect for soaking up all that delicious gravy. Whether you’re meal prepping, feeding a family, or just craving a warm, comforting dinner, this slow cooker beef stew is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
How to Make Beef Stew in Crock Pot
Chop up potatoes, carrots, onion and celery and set aside.
Place beef stew meat into the bottom of the crockpot adding in flour, salt and pepper. Stir it around to fully coat the meat. There’s no need to mix this in a separate bowl or shake around in a bag, just mix it in the crock-pot for less dirty dishes.
Add in beef broth, chopped up vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic and spices.
Close the lid and cook until beef is tender. Serve and enjoy this delicious Crockpot Beef Stew!
Leftover Crockpot Beef Stew
Let the beef stew cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. To reheat, warm on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave in 30–60 second intervals until heated through. For best results, add a splash of broth or water if the stew has thickened in the fridge.
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Comforting Crockpot Beef Stew
PrintIngredients
- 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon back pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 5 large potatoes diced (peeling is optional – I don't!)
- 4 carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Place beef in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add flour, salt and pepper into the slow cooker, tossing meat to completely coat in flour mixture.
- Add broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, minced garlic and bay leaf to slow cooker, stirring to combine.
- Close lid and cook on HIGH 5-6 hours, or LOW for 8-12 hours. You want to cook until the beef is fully cooked and tender, easily sliced with a fork. Serve and enjoy!
Lynn Sheffield says
Pamela – I made this yesterday and it was delicious! I love following you and your family. I’ve worked with your MIL for years and she encouraged me to let you know how much we loved this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Francis mbogo says
Like it very much
Cecile Roy says
(Just realized you already included garlic in the recipe. 😉)
I don’t know if you might remember me. Several years ago I had a blog called My Yellow Farmhouse. Due to some health issues I haven’t been posting – or following wonderful people like you – but I want to Get Back to It!!
Cecile Roy says
Perfect – I was thinking of inviting friends to dine here before we go to a play AND I was thinking a stew would be a great thing to serve. Talk about perfect timing!! (Think I’ll add some red wine & garlic to the crockpot.
I’ll let you know how that works out!! 😉😉