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I know, you're busy! So let's have a look a this Crock Pot beef stew recipe. Everyone in the family will find it delicious, from the kids to Granny, who by the way will be pleased to eat such tender pieces of beef that have been cooked slowly in your beloved slow cooker. As seen in SlowCookerSociety.com
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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew that Anyone Can Do!

The Easiest Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe That Will Warm Your Soul (No Culinary Skills Required!)
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Servings 5 people

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces (I sometimes ask the butcher to do this for me to save time)
  • 1 lb white potatoes about 1 large potato, peeled then chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 8 oz whole mushrooms cut into quarters or sixths if large (cremini mushrooms add extra flavor if you can find them)
  • 2 carrots chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tablespoon pre-minced garlic in a pinch)
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce I like Lea & Perrins
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 32 oz gluten-free beef broth
  • ¼ cup gluten-free or all-purpose flour dish will not be GF if using all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • Prep your ingredients: If you're a morning person, you can chop everything fresh. If you're like me and morning coordination isn't your thing, prep everything the night before. I add all ingredients from stew meat through beef broth directly into the removable crock pot insert, cover it, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Start cooking: In the morning, place your crock pot insert into the slow cooker base, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours. The cooking time depends on how large your meat chunks are – mine usually takes about 6 hours to reach that perfect melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
  • Thicken the stew: When you get home and the meat is tender, it's time to thicken things up. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup flour with about ½ cup of the hot cooking liquid until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the crock pot and stir well to combine.
  • Finish cooking: Turn the heat setting to high, cover, and cook for another 30-45 minutes, or until the broth has reached your desired thickness. Remember that the stew will continue to thicken as it cools, so don't panic if it seems a bit thin at first!
  • Add the finishing touch: Stir in the ½ cup frozen peas and let them warm through for about 5 minutes. The heat from the stew will cook them perfectly while maintaining their bright green color.
  • Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite sides!