Name: Pioneer Woman's Crockpot Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 450 min
Total time: 470 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs 900g beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces; 4 large potatoes (peeled and chopped into chunks); 3 large carrots (peeled and chopped); 1 large onion (diced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 3 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 bay leaves; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening); 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning the meat); Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)

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Pioneer Woman’s Crockpot Beef Stew

Pioneer Woman's Crockpot Beef Stew

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 7 30

Total Time 7 50

Servings 6

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs 900g beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 large potatoes peeled and chopped into chunks
3 large carrots peeled and chopped
1 large onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons flour optional, for thickening
2 tablespoons olive oil for browning the meat
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Meat:

Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).

Add to the Crockpot:

Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot.
Add in the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.

Make the Sauce:

In a small bowl, mix the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and bay leaves.
Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot.

Cook the Stew:

Set the crockpot to low heat and cook for 7-8 hours (or on high heat for 4-5 hours) until the beef and vegetables are tender.
Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of flour with a little water to make a slurry and stir it into the stew about 30 minutes before it's finished cooking.

Garnish and Serve:

Remove the bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve hot.

Notes:

Customize this stew by adding other vegetables like peas, celery, or green beans.
Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.