Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered to perfection with a medley of fresh vegetables in a rich, savory broth. With just a quick 10-minute prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you focus on your day. The result is a flavorful stew that warms the soul and satisfies the whole family. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices, making it as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
- 1 ½ pounds golden Yukon potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Pour the beef broth into the crockpot and add cubed stew beef along with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and beef bouillon. Mix gently.
- Layer potatoes, carrots, and onions on top of the beef mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Stir in frozen sweet peas after cooking.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; pour into the crockpot while stirring until well combined.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 10 minutes to thicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg