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Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe
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Crockpot Beef Stew

A hearty Crockpot Beef Stew with tender beef, potatoes, and carrots—perfect for an easy, healthy, and comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef stew cubes
  • 2 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 cups carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 1¼ cups water
  • ½ tbsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp rosemary
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ tbsp salt

Equipment

  • Crockpot Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice 2 cups of potatoes and slice 2 cups of carrots.
  2. Layer in Crockpot: Add the beef, potatoes, and carrots evenly to the crockpot.
  3. Mix Liquid and Seasoning: In a bowl, combine 1¼ cups of water with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Assemble and Cook: Pour the seasoned water mixture evenly over the ingredients in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.

Notes

Optional Thickening:
If you prefer a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of flour with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.