Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Stew
Hearty and flavorful slow cooker beef and potato stew is chock-full of juicy, tender beef and savory vegetables. Let your crockpot do the work and enjoy this tasty dinner with just 10 minutes of prep!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew meat, (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 white or yellow onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 cups 1-inch potato pieces
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika , (preferably smoked paprika if you have it)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic, OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablepsoons worcestershire sauce
- fresh thyme or parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place stew meat, carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms in your slow cooker. Sprinkle flour over the top and stir to combine everything.
- Add beef broth, salt and pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, and worcestershire sauce to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high 4-6 hours. Stir, taste and add salt and pepper if needed, and serve.
Notes
If you feel the stew is not as thick as you'd like, you can add a corn starch slurry. Set the slow cooker to HIGH, whisk together 1/4 cup cold water + 2 tablespoons corn starch dil dissolved. Stir into high, allow to thicken for 15 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 517 kcal, Carbohydrates: 41 g, Protein: 58 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 141 mg, Sodium: 1659 mg, Potassium: 1799 mg, Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 4550 IU, Vitamin C: 37 mg, Calcium: 112 mg, Iron: 7 mg