Best 7 Crock Pot Country Beef Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of Crock-Pot Country Beef Stew, a classic dish that exudes comfort and warmth with every bite. This delectable stew is a symphony of tender beef, succulent vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our collection of recipes provides a range of options to suit your skill level and preferences. From the traditional, slow-cooked version that fills your home with an irresistible aroma, to a quick and easy weeknight meal that uses frozen vegetables and pre-cut beef, we've got you covered. Get ready to savor the timeless flavors of this beloved dish with our comprehensive guide to Crock-Pot Country Beef Stew.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I



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A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 12h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  • Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



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Take the time up front to make a thick gravy and you'll love how rich and delicious it makes this slow-cooked stew. Even though the caraway is optional, we recommend giving it a try- it's a simple way to add something special to a classic.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound small white potatoes, halved
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss the beef with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat in flour and shake off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook undisturbed until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, turning the beef as needed, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and onions and stir to combine.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps). Add the beef broth, thyme, caraway if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking; continue simmering and whisking until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes.
  • Pour the gravy into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The meat and vegetables should be tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve the stew in bowls with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.

CROCK POT COUNTRY BEEF STEW



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Tender chunks of beef and vegetables in a savory gravy makes this stew a hit with everybody.

Provided by Kevin Anthony

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb stew beef or round steak, cut in 1-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, sliced
3 cut onions
6 potatoes, cut up
3 ribs celery, sliced
28 oz can whole tomatoes cut up with juice
1 c water
6 Tbsp quick cooking tapioca
3 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
pepper and salt to taste
ground allspice, marjoram, thyme to taste
2 bay leaves
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen sweet peas, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Put all ingredients except peas into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Turn to high and add frozen peas 30 to 45 minutes before serving. Source:http://www.crock-pot-recipes.us/country-beef-stew/

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY FRENCH BEEF STEW



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Go hearty and rustic on a chilly day with this country stew of veggies and chunks of beef in a red wine broth. Ladle it over noodles straight from the slow cooker.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 lb), trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3 cups ready-to-serve baby-cut carrots
1 cup red Zinfandel wine or nonalcoholic red wine
3/4 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
1/2 cup julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
Hot cooked egg noodles, if desired
Chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Place bacon in cooker. Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat in skillet. Cook beef in bacon fat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Stir onion into beef. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Spoon mixture into cooker.
  • Stir carrots, wine, broth, flour, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and canned diced tomatoes into mixture in cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 20 to 30 minutes longer or until sun-dried tomatoes are tender. Serve beef mixture over noodles; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CROCK-POT BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Crock-Pot Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ellen Dickens

Categories     Stew

Time 12h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
3 potatoes, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon paprika
2 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet (optional)

Steps:

  • Place meat in crock pot.
  • Mix flour, salt, pepper and pour over meat.
  • Stir to coat meat with flour.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  • Stir stew thoroughly before serving.

CLASSIC BEEF STEW IN A CROCK POT



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This is the best beef stew I've ever made. It tastes great with a crunchy loaf of bread. I got this recipe from Real Simple (March 2004 edition). You'll need a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker. Browning the beef adds more flavor.

Provided by Mrs.Habu

Categories     Stew

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs bottom round steaks, well trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup olive oil
2 large onions, diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
2 large potatoes, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 lb baby carrots
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Put the flour in a large Ziploc bag.
  • Add the beef and seal.
  • Toss to lightly coat the beef.
  • Heat a few tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the meat in small batches, adding more oil as necessary.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and coat the onions then transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Pour the wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits and then add to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, thyme, and bay leaf.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 7 1/2 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • Add the peas and heat through before serving.

Tips:

  • For a thicker stew, use less beef broth or water. You can also add a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking to thicken the sauce.
  • To make the stew ahead of time, cook it on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. Let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-2 hours.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can also make this stew in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Just be sure to stir it occasionally to prevent the beef from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. You can also add a side salad or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

This easy crock pot country beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious stew recipe, give this one a try.

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