Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Comforting Crockpot Beef Stew. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this hearty stew combines tender chunks of beef with a medley of vegetables, simmered slowly to create a rich and savory dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Easy to prepare, simply toss all your ingredients into the crockpot and let it work its magic while you relax or attend to other tasks. With its nourishing ingredients and delightful aroma wafting through your home, this stew is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2–1.5 kg chuck steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup plain flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 large carrots, sliced diagonally
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Season the chuck steak with salt and pepper, then coat lightly with flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides and transfer to the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add them to the crockpot.
- Add carrots, tomato paste, beef stock, thyme, bay leaves, and water to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for about 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in frozen peas mixed with cornflour dissolved in cold water for thickening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg