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Close-up of crockpot hearty beef and potato stew with tender beef chunks, carrots, celery, and potatoes in rich savory broth.

Crockpot Hearty Beef & Potato Stew

This cozy crockpot beef stew is loaded with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and rich savory broth. Perfect for chilly nights, busy weekdays, or comforting family dinners
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into chunks
  • 4 large potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown the Beef
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sear the beef chunks for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Add Ingredients to Crockpot
  4. Place potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into the crockpot. Add browned beef on top.
  5. Add Broth and Seasonings
  6. Pour in beef broth. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Slow Cook
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until the beef is tender and potatoes are soft.
  9. Thicken the Stew
  10. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the crockpot during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
  11. Garnish and Serve
  12. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve warm with bread, biscuits, or cornbread.