Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Crockpot Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef stew meat cubed; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 bag baby carrots approx. 3 cups; 1 bag potatoes 5lb, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cans french onion soup; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 onions small, sliced thinly; 1/4 cup red wine; 1 can cream of mushroom soup; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 cup warm water; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour

Servings: persons

3 pounds beef stew meat cubed
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 bag baby carrots approx. 3 cups
1 bag potatoes 5lb, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cans french onion soup
3 tablespoons butter
2 onions small, sliced thinly
1/4 cup red wine
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons all purpose flour

1
In a gallon size plastic bag, combine 1/4 cup flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add stew meat to bag and shake to evenly coat.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skiller over medium-high heat. Add stew meat and cook until evenly browned on all sides. Transfer to crockpot.
3
Add carrots, potatoes, parsley, and pepper to crockpot.
4
Add 1 full can of french onion soup and just the juice from the second can to the crockpot.
5
In the same skillet used for the meat, melt the butter and saute the sliced onions until softened. Add them to the crockpot.
6
Pour red wine into the skillet and stir to loosen food debris from the bottom and sides. Then remove from heat and add to the crockpot.
7
Stir in 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt.
8
Cover and cook on High for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to Low and cook for 7 hours, or until meat is tender.
9
Optional: If your stew appears to be too runny, mix together 1/4 water and 2 Tabelspoons flour and add to stew until desired consistency is achieved. Cook additional 15 minutes after the mixture is added.
10
Serve with warm biscuits or bread. Enjoy!

1233

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds beef stew meat cubed, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Crockpot Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crockpot Beef Stew

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