This easy crockpot beef stew recipe consists of tender cuts of beef and flavorful vegetables like carrots, potatoes all smothered in a rich and hearty beef gravy.
Why Make This Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe
You’re going to love how simple this recipe is. Here are the main reasons why it’s a favorite on our dinner rotation:
- Easy 10 Minute Prep: The only prep work that you need to do is to cut the potatoes. Just toss it all into the slow cooker and step away!
- Family Friendly: When it comes to a classic stew/soup, beef stew is a classic and enjoyed from kids to adults. Add some delicious warm soft rolls to soak up all that savory gravy.
- Affordable: There are no expensive cuts of beef, just beef stew pieces which are usually pretty inexpensive, as are potatoes and carrots. Sides are not required, it’s a one pot dinner.
Recipe Ingredients
Most of the ingredients you need are probably already in your pantry! For the full ingredient amounts and directions, scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Beef Broth
- Cubed Stew Beef: Easy to find in the grocery store and it’s super affordable! A great way to eat beef on a budget. It may be labeled as cubed chuck roast or stew meat.
- Seasonings: Onion powder, Minced garlic, Onion packet, Beef stew mix packet, salt and pepper.
- Potatoes: We use small gold potatoes as their buttery texture works perfectly, but you can also use red potatoes.
- Baby Carrots
How to make Beef Stew in the Crockpot
Shake beef, salt, pepper and flour in a large zip bag. Then add to the crockpot. Place carrots and chopped potatoes in the crockpot. Add onion powder, minced garlic, onion mix packet, beef stew mix packet and broth to the crockpot. Mix thoroughly and then slice the butter and add on top. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8 hours.
It smells so delicious and tastes incredible. You’ll be coming back for seconds.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Store leftover beef stew in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Can I Freeze This?
Yes, you can freeze the leftovers. Just keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Transfer the stew 24 hours before you want to serve it again to the fridge to thaw. You can then reheat it on the stovetop, in the microwave, or back in the crockpot on high for about an hour.
Side Dish Ideas that are great with this dish:
Crescent buttery rolls or side/ Caeser salad
If you like Crockpot Beef Stew, you may also like: Smokies, Green Beans & Potatoes, Roast Beef Manhattan or French Dip Sandwiches.
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Crockpot Beef Stew
This Crockpot Beef Stew is quick to prep and then the slow cooker does the rest of the work! With bites of fall-apart-tender beef and flavorful vegetables like carrots and potatoes smothered in a rich and hearty beef gravy.
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef stew meat
- 1/4 c flour
- salt & pepper
- 12 oz bag of baby carrots
- 1.5 lb gold baby potatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 onion soup & dip mix packet
- 1 beef stew mix packet
- 2 c beef broth
- 1/2 stick butter
Instructions
- Shake beef, salt, pepper and flour in a large zip bag.
- Add to the crockpot.
- Add carrots and chopped potatoes to the crockpot.
- Add onion powder, minced garlic, onion mix packet, beef stew mix packet and broth to the crockpot.
- Mix thoroughly and then slice the butter and add on top.
- Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8 hours.
