This Crockpot Beef Stew is a comforting, wholesome dinner perfect for busy, chilly evenings. Toss everything into the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a rich, flavorful stew—serve with warm crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
When the air turns crisp and schedules are full, this easy Crockpot Beef Stew makes dinner effortless. I love adding the ingredients to the crockpot first thing and letting it slow-cook into a tender, savory meal.
This stew is a longtime favorite—simple, made with whole ingredients, and easy to adapt to your family’s preferences. It’s simple to make gluten-free by swapping in gluten-free flour and broth. Pair it with a side salad and warm bread for a complete dinner.
Crockpot Beef Stew
A hearty slow-cooker stew made with simple, wholesome ingredients—perfect for busy nights and cold weather.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:12 hours
Total Time:12 hours 5 minutes
Equipment
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6 Qt Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3 potatoes diced
- 4 carrots sliced
- 1 stalk celery chopped
Instructions
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Toss the beef cubes with the flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated, then place them in the crockpot.
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Add the minced garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, beef broth, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the crockpot.
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Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 6 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Gluten Free
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To make this gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and confirm the Worcestershire sauce and broth are gluten-free.
Notes
Use a gluten-free flour mix and check ingredient labels on sauces and broth if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 1181mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6966IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg
Servings: 6
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Amanda Carlisle
