Description
Crock Pot Beef Stew is a classic comfort dish that transforms simple ingredients into a rich and hearty meal. Perfect for busy days, this slow-cooked stew combines tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and a savory sauce that simmers to perfection. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or enjoying it as leftovers, the delightful aroma will fill your home with warmth. This recipe allows you to customize the vegetables based on your preferences, making it versatile for any palate. Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you savor every bite of this delicious stew.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (1 ounce each) dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 5 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 to 3 cups baby carrots
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cans (10 ounces each) cream of celery soup
- 1 cup ketchup (or tomato sauce)
Instructions
- In a large plastic bag, combine dry onion soup mix and paprika. Add beef stew meat and shake to coat evenly.
- Layer the coated meat in a greased 7-quart crock pot, followed by diced potatoes, baby carrots, and chopped onion.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream of celery soup and ketchup; pour over the layered ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg