Easy Crockpot Beef Stew
This slow cooker beef stew recipe is one of our favourite crockpot soup recipes - tender and delicious beef is simmered in a rich and divine sauce with carrots, onions, and potatoes
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 medium carrots sliced
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons red wine
- 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning or oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons green peas
Instructions
- Place the beef cubes in a large mixing bowl along with flour, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix until well coated.
- Place a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, add cooking oil followed by enough beef to fill the pan 3/4 full in one layer.
- Sear in skillet until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Then transfer the beef to a large plate. Repeat for any remaining beef.
- Add garlic, onions, carrots, baby potatoes and browned beef cubes into the slow cooker.
- Add red wine, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, tomato paste and beef broth to the slow cooker. Mix well.
- Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours until potatoes are tender and meat is tender.
- About 30 minutes prior to serving, mix together cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the broth has thickened.
- A few minutes before serving, add peas to the slow cooker.
- Serve with optional chopped parsley on top for garnish. Enjoy!