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Cozy Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Root Vegetable Dinner

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A hearty and soul-warming beef stew slow-cooked with root vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep. This recipe features tender beef chuck, carrots, parsnips, and potatoes simmered in a savory broth with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick rounds
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped (or substitute with turnips)
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch/almond flour for gluten-free)
  • Optional: 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • Optional: 1/2 cup dry red wine

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and onion into roughly 1-inch pieces. Mince the garlic. Trim beef chuck into 1-inch cubes if not pre-cut. This should take about 15 minutes.
  2. Toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  3. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Working in batches, sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  4. Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and optional celery.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are soft but not mushy.
  7. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. If a thicker stew is desired, whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the crockpot. Cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes until thickened.
  9. Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Browning the beef before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid during cooking to maintain heat. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or almond flour. Optional red wine adds richness. Thicken stew at the end with cornstarch slurry for a clearer broth.

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