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The Ultimate Crockpot Beef Stew: Rich, Thick, and Fork-Tender

This SEO-optimized Crockpot Beef Stew features a thick dark brown broth, fork-tender braised beef chunks, diagonal-cut carrots, and tender baby potatoes. A comforting, savory classic perfect for hearty weeknight family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 lbs baby yellow potatoes halved, skins on
  • 4 large orange carrots peeled, diagonal-cut
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker 6-quart or larger
  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet For searing the beef

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the beef chuck roast chunks dry. Season thoroughly with kosher salt and black pepper, then toss the beef in all-purpose flour until fully coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the seared beef in the crockpot.
  4. Layer the halved baby yellow potatoes and diagonal-cut orange carrots on top of the beef in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours) until the beef chunks reach a shredded, fork-tender texture.
  6. 15 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen green peas until tender. Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalProtein: 45gFat: 22gFiber: 6g

Notes

Do not skip searing the beef; it is crucial for a dark, rich broth.
If the stew needs thickening, use a cornstarch slurry during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
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