Ingredients
– 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 4 medium carrots, sliced
– 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups beef broth
– 1 cup frozen peas
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 1 bay leaf
– Salt, to taste
– Pepper, to taste
– Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
Making Crockpot Beef Stew is incredibly easy. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Beef: Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
2. Sear the Beef: (Optional) In a hot skillet, sear the beef cubes on all sides to add additional flavor.
3. Load the Crockpot: Place the beef into the crockpot, followed by the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
4. Mix the Broth: In a separate bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper before pouring it over the ingredients in the crockpot.
5. Cook: Set your crockpot to low and let it cook for about 8 hours until the beef is tender.
6. Add Peas: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
7. Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the stew and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf.
8. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating this incredible beef stew effortlessly.
Ingredients
– 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 4 medium carrots, sliced
– 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups beef broth
– 1 cup frozen peas
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 1 bay leaf
– Salt, to taste
– Pepper, to taste
– Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
Making Crockpot Beef Stew is incredibly easy. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Beef: Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
2. Sear the Beef: (Optional) In a hot skillet, sear the beef cubes on all sides to add additional flavor.
3. Load the Crockpot: Place the beef into the crockpot, followed by the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
4. Mix the Broth: In a separate bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper before pouring it over the ingredients in the crockpot.
5. Cook: Set your crockpot to low and let it cook for about 8 hours until the beef is tender.
6. Add Peas: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
7. Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the stew and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf.
8. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating this incredible beef stew effortlessly.
