Description
A hearty and easy beef stew recipe inspired by the Pioneer Woman, perfect for slow cooking in your crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then transfer to the crockpot.
- Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
- Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Add frozen peas or corn in the last 30 minutes of cooking for extra veggies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy beef stew, crockpot beef stew, Pioneer Woman stew, slow cooker recipe