Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe
This easy crock pot beef stew is the perfect weeknight dinner that practically cooks itself. Combining beef chuck roast with potatoes, carrots, and celery in a rich, savoury broth, it's ready in just 5–6 hours on high or 8–10 hours on low. The onion soup mix and Worcestershire sauce add wonderful depth of flavour without any complicated techniques. Simply prepare your ingredients, add them to the slow cooker, and let it do all the work
Watch: Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe
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Original method: 5–6 hours on High or 8–10 hours on Low in slow cooker
Ingredients
Main
- 1 ⅛ kg beef chuck roast, cut into 5 cm chunks
Browning the beef first in a hot pan will add depth of flavour, though this step is optional.
Vegetables
- 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 5 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 4 stalks celery stalks, sliced
Liquid & Seasoning
- 950 ml water
- 2 packets onion soup mix
- 15 ml onion powder
- 5 ml Worcestershire sauce
A light splash to taste; adjust to your preference.
Seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste seasoned pepper
Method
- 1
Prepare all ingredients: cut beef into chunks, peel and chunk the potatoes, slice the carrots and celery, and measure out the water and seasonings.
~20 mins - 2Optional step
(Optional but recommended) Brown the beef chunks in a hot frying pan for 2–3 minutes per side to develop flavour, then transfer to the slow cooker.
~10 minsTip: This step adds depth but can be skipped if you're short on time.
- 3
Add the beef (browned or raw), potatoes, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.
~5 mins - 4
Pour in the water and add the onion soup mix packets, onion powder, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
~5 mins - 5
Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Season with salt and seasoned pepper to taste.
~5 mins - 6
Cover and cook on Low for 8–10 hours or on High for 5–6 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
~9 hrsTip: Cooking time depends on your slow cooker and the size of your meat chunks. Check after 4 hours on High or 7 hours on Low.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, ladled into bowls.
~5 mins
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. Chop all your vegetables and meat, then store them separately in the fridge overnight. In the morning, simply add everything to the slow cooker. This makes prep time even quicker
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