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Comforting Crock Pot Beef Stew

A heartwarming stew packed with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich broth, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 4 medium-sized carrots, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (halal-friendly)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (halal version)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onions, carrots, and potatoes. Mince the garlic and set aside.
Searing Beef
  1. In a large skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef chunks on all sides until browned. This step adds depth to the flavor.
Layer Ingredients
  1. Place the seared beef (or raw if you prefer) in the crock pot. Add the carrots, potatoes, and onions. Follow with the minced garlic.
Mix Broth
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Stir until well mixed.
Pour and Season
  1. Pour the broth mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot. Add salt and pepper to taste, making sure everything is well seasoned.
Cooking
  1. Cover your crock pot and set it to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Resist the urge to lift the lid too often!
Serving
  1. Once cooked, give the stew a final stir, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like!

Notes

Feel free to swap out vegetables based on taste preferences—think peas or green beans! Avoid overloading the crock pot to ensure even cooking.