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Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

This Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe uses a full can of tomato paste for a rich, Southern-style gravy. No searing, 15 minutes prep. Get the recipe and dinner's done.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup, Stew
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: beef stew with tomato paste, crockpot beef stew recipe, slow cooker beef stew with tomato sauce, southern beef stew
Servings: 8
Calories: 239kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 crockpot or slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 ½ cups baby red potatoes, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups carrots, cut into even sized pieces
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 32 ounces beef broth
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Grab your slow cooker, crock pot, or pressure cooker with a slow cooker setting. Generously season 2 pounds beef stew meat with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. 
    Overhead view of seasoned beef with tongs in glass mixing bowl.
  • Add it evenly to the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with an even layer of 1 cup thinly sliced onion.  
    Seasoned beef and sliced onion added to crockpot.
  • On top of the onion, add the 2 ½ cups sliced potatoes, 1 ½ cups cut carrots, and 1 cup sliced celery. 
    Vegetables added to slow cooker with beef and onion.
  • Add the 6 ounces tomato paste and 32 ounces beef broth. 
    Tomato paste and broth added to slow cooker with other ingredients.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours or high for 3 to 6 hours, depending on your particular slow cooker. Check it and stir it occasionally. 
  • About 20 minutes before serving, prepare the slurry to thicken the stew. In a small bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup all-purpose flour and ¼ cup water until combined. Pour the flour mixture into the stew and stir to combine. This will thicken the stew. 
    Overhead view of finished beef stew in slow cooker.
  • Serve the stew warm in a big bowl with a side of cornbread, or crusty bread, and a dash or two of hot sauce. Enjoy!
    Overhead view of bowl of beef stew.

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Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 941mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4400IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg
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